halálokorú

halálokorú is a Hungarian term that translates to "aged at death" or "age at death." It is a demographic and statistical descriptor used to indicate the age of a person when they died. This information is crucial for various analyses, including mortality studies, life expectancy calculations, and historical population research. When collecting vital statistics, the age at death is a fundamental piece of data alongside the date of birth and date of death. Understanding the age at which individuals die within a population can reveal patterns related to disease, lifestyle, environmental factors, and socioeconomic conditions. For instance, a high halálokorú in younger age groups might indicate high infant mortality or the impact of specific epidemics. Conversely, a high halálokorú in older age groups suggests improvements in healthcare, sanitation, and overall living standards. Genealogists and historians also find halálokorú valuable for reconstructing family histories and understanding the life course of individuals in past societies. It provides a quantitative measure to complement qualitative historical narratives. The accuracy of halálokorú data is dependent on reliable record-keeping, which has evolved significantly over time and varies across different regions and eras.