Higher Mortality Rates in Males Across All Ages

Males consistently show higher mortality rates than females across all age groups, with the overall rates standing at 1090.8 for males and 965.1 for females, highlighting a persistent gender disparity in mortality rates.

Dramatic Increases in Mortality Rates with Age

With age, mortality rates for both genders climb sharply, reaching their peak in the "85 and over" age group at 16354.9 for males and 14560.0 for females, emphasizing the increased vulnerability that comes with advancing age.

Lowest Mortality Rates Found in Ages 5-14

The age group of 5-14 years old experiences the lowest mortality rates, at 16.1 for males and 11.3 for females, suggesting optimal health or the effectiveness of health interventions during these years.

Sharp Gender Disparity in Mortality Rates Among Young Adults

For the 15-24 age group, mortality rates for males, at 121.9, nearly triple those for females, which stand at 44.8, pointing to significant gender-based differences in risk factors or behaviors during early adulthood.

Exponential Growth in Mortality Rates After Age 65

Individuals aged 65 and over see exponential increases in mortality rates, with figures more than doubling from the 65-74 to the 75-84 age group, and again rising sharply in the 85 and over category, underscoring the escalating health challenges faced by the elderly.