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BayesMortalityPlus: A package in R for Bayesian graduation of mortality modelling

Authors :
Silva, Lucas M. F.
Figueiredo, Luiz F. V.
Lobo, Viviana G. R.
Fonseca, Thaís C. O.
Alves, Mariane B.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The BayesMortalityPlus package provides a framework for modelling and predicting mortality data. The package includes tools for the construction of life tables based on Heligman-Pollard laws, and also on dynamic linear smoothers. Flexibility is available in terms of modelling so that the response variable may be modeled as Poisson, Binomial or Gaussian. If temporal data is available, the package provides a Bayesian implementation for the well-known Lee-Carter model that allows for estimation, projection of mortality over time, and assessment of uncertainty of any linear or nonlinear function of parameters such as life expectancy. Illustrations are considered to show the capability of the proposed package to model mortality data.

Details

Database :
arXiv
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsarx.2306.01575
Document Type :
Working Paper