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The Journal of Human Resources 2026 Open access

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Authors: David Cutler, Adriana Lleras‐Muney
DOI: 10.3368/jhr.2026si-determinants-of-mortality
Cited by: 1

Abstract

In most of the world, life expectancy rose dramatically between 1750 and 2000, from roughly 30 to more than 70 years. Rising caloric intake and incomes contributed to the earliest gains, while later improvements stemmed from public health developments, including updated modern sanitation systems,

Fields of Study & Subjects

Child Nutrition and Water Access Water Governance and Infrastructure Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences

Publication details

Journal / source
The Journal of Human Resources
Publisher
University of Wisconsin Press
Volume
61
Issue
Supplement
Pages
S1–S5
Publication date
6 February 2026
Language
EN