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Swiss Mortality Analysis by Week and Age
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Record of mortality rates and trends within Switzerland, spanning 14 years from January 4, 2010, to May 12, 2024. It includes weekly figures for the number of deaths, expected deaths, and excess deaths, categorised by two age groups: 0-64 and 65+. Published by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), the data offers valuable insights for understanding mortality patterns and public health dynamics in Switzerland.
Columns
- Year: The calendar year of the recorded data.
- Week: The sequential week number within the year.
- Ending: The concluding date of the week, typically a Sunday.
- Age: The specific age group, either 0-64 years or 65+ years.
- NoDeaths_EP: The actual number of deaths observed during the week.
- Expected: The anticipated number of deaths for that week, based on historical data.
- LowerB: The lower boundary of the predicted range for expected deaths.
- UpperB: The upper boundary of the predicted range for expected deaths.
- Diff: The numerical difference between the observed deaths and the expected deaths, highlighting periods of excess mortality.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV file format, specifically named
weekly_deaths_2010_2024.csv, with a file size of 163.42 kB. It offers weekly mortality figures across a 14-year period for Switzerland. While specific row counts are not explicitly stated for all columns, the data suggests approximately 1575 entries, detailing deaths by age group from January 2010 to May 2024.Usage
This dataset is well-suited for a variety of data science and analytical applications, including:
- Epidemiological Studies: To analyse shifts in mortality rates and identify public health concerns.
- Forecasting Models: To develop predictive tools for future mortality rates using historical patterns.
- Healthcare Resource Allocation: To inform planning and distribution of healthcare resources by understanding seasonal or annual variations in deaths.
- Public Policy Analysis: To support evidence-based decision-making in policy creation related to demographic mortality trends.
- Impact Assessment: To evaluate the effects of notable events, such as pandemics or natural disasters, on mortality rates.
Coverage
The dataset focuses exclusively on Switzerland, providing data from January 4, 2010, to May 12, 2024. It segments mortality figures by age groups (0-64 and 65+), allowing for demographic-specific analysis of death trends. The data is recorded on a weekly basis throughout this period.
License
Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
Who Can Use It
This dataset is ideal for:
- Data scientists and analysts performing epidemiological research, developing forecasting models, or assessing impact.
- Public health researchers interested in identifying mortality patterns and public health issues.
- Healthcare planners and administrators looking to optimise resource distribution.
- Policy-makers and government officials requiring evidence-based insights for demographic and health policies.
- Academics and students for research and educational purposes focusing on mortality trends and statistical analysis.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Swiss Weekly Mortality Rates (2010-2024)
- Switzerland Death Trends by Age Group
- FSO Weekly Deaths Data: Switzerland 2010-2024
- Swiss Mortality Analysis by Week and Age
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Original Data Source: Swiss Mortality Analysis by Week and Age
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