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3 well-established mortality differentials have been observed in pop studies in the US: lower mortality of (1) F's to M's; (2) Ru to Ur people; & (3) white to non-white pop. Census and other pop data is analyzed to determine trends, if any, in these mortality differentials. That data indicate that two of these differentials (Ru and Ur and between whites and non-whites) seem to be disappearing. The differential in mortality between F's and M's tends to widen rather than to narrow. In the future the demographer may find it fruitful to supplant race and residence categories for those based on economic status, SC's, occupations, etc., for the purpose of analysis of mortality differentials. E. Scott.

One of the many aspects of life shared by the US & Canada is a record of low mortality & high longevity. In both countries th trend has been toward a general reduction in mortality rates, but the relative reductions have been greater for F' than for M's. During this century the nonwhite pop of the US has also benefited from mortality reductions. Factors which cause variability in rates of mortality include such environmental influences as place of residence, occup, & SES. The effect of selective influences on death rates is evident in the trends of mortality according to marital status. To date, mortality reductions have been accomplished mainly through the control of infectious diseases; major mortality problems today are the cardivascular-renal diseases, cancer, & accidents. It is clear that progress in the field of health is intimately related to econ progress with the consequent increases in wealth & resources for advancing med sci & public-health programs. In the light of present knowledge, future reductions in mortality will depend largely on new advances in diagnosis & therapy & the rapidity with which they come into general use. AA.

One of the many aspects of life shared by the United States and Canada is a record of low mortality and of high longevity. In both countries the trend has been toward a general reduction in mortality rates, but the rela tive reductions have been greater for females than for males. During this cen tury the nonwhite population of the United States has also benefited from mor tality reductions. Factors which cause variability in rates of mortality include such environmental influences as place of residence, occupation, and social-eco nomic status. The effect of selective influences on death rates is evident in the trends of mortality according to marital status. To date, mortality reductions have been accomplished mainly through the control of infectious diseases; ma jor mortality problems today are the cardiovascular-renal diseases, cancer, and accidents. It is clear that progress in the field of health is intimately related to economic progress with the consequent increases in wealth and resources for ad vancing medical science and public-health programs. In the light of present knowledge, future reductions in mortality will depend largely on new advances in diagnosis and therapy and the rapidity with which they come into general use.

Figures from the Houston, Tex Census Bur are utilized in a study of death rates among the local Spanish pop. 1949-1950 is taken as the base yr. 3 tables present: (1) Age-Sex Specific Death Rates for Anglo-White & Spanish-Surname Pop (per 1,000 pop), (2) Standardized Death Rates by Sex for Anglo-White & Spanish-Surname Pop for Selected Causes of Death, (3) Life Expectancies for total/sum White & Spanish-Surname Pop. Factors contributing to the unfavorable mortality of Latin Amer F's include cultural emphasis on modesty, which may deter them from seeking Med assistance, greater readiness to accept, & general cultural resignation. Need for further res is stressed esp re role definition & diff'ial acquisition of Anglo culture. L. Tumin.