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Scientific data resource providing detailed #mortality and #population data. We follow #opendata principles. www.mortality.org

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Human Mortality Database @hmdatabase.bsky.social · 9d

The 7️⃣th #HMD symposium is only one week away

🧐 Check out the program 👇
mortality.org/File/GetDocument/Public/HMD_7th_Symposium/Programme_JE%20HMD_2025.pdf

⏲️📅 October 9-10, 2025
🌍📍 @ined-english.bsky.social

#episky #mortality #longevity #HMDsymposium2025

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Human Mortality Database @hmdatabase.bsky.social · 1d

That’s a wrap on #HMDsymposium2025 👏

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made these inspiring days of exchange a great success 📈💡
Special thanks to @ined-english.bsky.social, @mpidr.bsky.social, and CEDA @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social, for their support in making this event possible 🧡

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Human Mortality Database @hmdatabase.bsky.social · 1d

Closing with plenty of new insights and inspiration for future work 🌟 Thank you to all participants!

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Human Mortality Database @hmdatabase.bsky.social · 1d

The #HMDsymposium2025 is coming to an end with the final session on ✨new insights ✨, with contributions from Nadine Ouellette, Daniel Meier, Vladimir Shkolnikov, @paigepark.bsky.social, and @isamarinetti.bsky.social.
Chair: Dmitri Jdanov

#Longevity #LifeExpectancy #Forecasting #CausesOfDeath

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Human Mortality Database @hmdatabase.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks to all who contributed to the session and the engaging exchange 🗣️

Human Mortality Database @hmdatabase.bsky.social · 1d

Next up: Session VI on ✨models and measures✨, including presentations by Pedro Menezes De Araújo, @scpatricio.bsky.social, Jon Anson, and @paola.vazquez.dk, with Carl Boe serving as chair.

#HMDsymposium2025 #MortalityData #LifeTable #AgeAtDeath

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Human Mortality Database @hmdatabase.bsky.social · 1d

Great insights in Session V — many thanks to everyone who shared their work! 📈

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Human Mortality Database @hmdatabase.bsky.social · 1d

Session V on ✨cause-specific #mortality ✨ is led by @svitoslava.bsky.social and features presentations by Helena Chui, Clara Girault, @ischiathere.bsky.social, and Sergey Timonin.

#HMDsymposium2025 #MortalityData #LifeExpectancy #Inequality #CausesOfDeath #GenderDifference

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Human Mortality Database @hmdatabase.bsky.social · 1d

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Human Mortality Database @hmdatabase.bsky.social · 1d

Session IV wrapped up with engaging talks and lively discussion — thank you all! 💡

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Jonas Schöley @jschoeley.com · 1d

Jim Oeppen showing latitudinal gradient in life expectancy at @hmdatabase.bsky.social symposium in Paris.

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Human Mortality Database @hmdatabase.bsky.social · 1d

#MortalityData #Inequality #Lifespan #CausesOfDeath

Human Mortality Database @hmdatabase.bsky.social · 1d

Welcome back to day two of the #HMDsymposium2025!
We’re starting with session IV on ✨global trends✨, featuring presentations by pgerland.bsky.social, @brunomasquelier.bsky.social, Isaac Sasson, @jiaxinshi.bsky.social, and Jim Oeppen.
Chair: Domantas Jasilionis

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Human Mortality Database @hmdatabase.bsky.social · 2d

A few moments from the #HMDsymposium2025 opening session

Human Mortality Database @hmdatabase.bsky.social · 2d

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Human Mortality Database @hmdatabase.bsky.social · 2d

#HMDsymposium2025 Day 1 ☑️

Thanks to all who made the first day a success 👏 — full of great talks, posters, and discussions. See you tomorrow!

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Human Mortality Database @hmdatabase.bsky.social · 2d

A huge thank you to all poster presenters for sharing their research and insights during the #HMDsymposium2025 today — great discussions and exchange all around! 🧠📊

Human Mortality Database @hmdatabase.bsky.social · 2d

#CausesOfDeath #Longevity #Inequality #LifeExpectancy #MortalityData #Morbidity

Human Mortality Database @hmdatabase.bsky.social · 2d

We’re wrapping up the first day of the #HMDsymposium2025 with the ✨poster session✨ with, featuring contributions from @svitoslava.bsky.social, Timothy Adair, Ina Alliger, @josecas91.bsky.social, Özer Bakar, Agnieszka Fihel, Tatiana Sitchinava, @tothgcsaba.bsky.social, and Chiara Micheletti.

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Human Mortality Database @hmdatabase.bsky.social · 2d

Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the session for their valuable insights and engaging discussions!💡

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Jonas Schöley @jschoeley.com · 2d

Hot take: "Flattening the curve" successfully lowered overall life expectancy deficits since 2020, but also prolonged the period of excess deaths compared to countries with massive mortality shocks in 2020/2021. That's a public health communication challenge.

Human Mortality Database @hmdatabase.bsky.social · 2d

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Human Mortality Database @hmdatabase.bsky.social · 2d

Session III examines why #survival progress is slowing or reversing in the UK and US, with presentations by David Leon, Jesús-Daniel Zazueta-Borboa, @polizzan.bsky.social, and Al Klein, led by France Meslé.

#HMDsymposium2025 #Lifespan #LifeExpectancy #Mortality

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Human Mortality Database @hmdatabase.bsky.social · 2d

Great session! Huge thanks to all presenters for the inspiring and insightful talks 🙌

Human Mortality Database @hmdatabase.bsky.social · 2d

✨Subnational #mortality✨ is the focus of Session II, with presentations by Carlo-Giovanni Camarda, Jacob Martin, Michael Mühlichen, and Irma T. Elo.
Chair: @ddukhovnov.bsky.social

#HMDsymposium2025 #Longevity #Mortality #LifeExpectancy #Inequality

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Human Mortality Database @hmdatabase.bsky.social · 2d

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