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Modelling the Age Dynamics of Chronic Health Conditions: Life-Table-Consistent Transition Probabilities and Their Application

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  • Frank T. Denton
  • Byron G. Spencer

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We derive transition probability matrices for chronic health conditions using survey prevalence data. Matrices are constructed for successive age groups and the sequence represents the “age dynamics” of the health conditions for a stationary population – the probabilities of acquiring the conditions, of moving from one chronic conditions state to another, and of dying. One can simulate the life path of a cohort under the initial probabilities, and again under altered probabilities to explore the effects of eliminating a particular condition or reducing its mortality probabilities. We report the results of such simulations and note the general applicability of the methods.

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  • Frank T. Denton & Byron G. Spencer, 2011. "Modelling the Age Dynamics of Chronic Health Conditions: Life-Table-Consistent Transition Probabilities and Their Application," Social and Economic Dimensions of an Aging Population Research Papers 288, McMaster University.
  • Handle: RePEc:mcm:sedapp:288
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    1. Frank Trevor Denton & Byron Grant Spencer, 2017. "Immigration and the rate of population mixing: explorations with a stylized model," IZA Journal of Migration and Development, Springer;Forschungsinstitut zur Zukunft der Arbeit GmbH (IZA), vol. 7(1), pages 1-15, December.

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    Chronic health conditions; transition probabilities; age dynamics;
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    • I19 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Other
    • J19 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Other

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