A large decrease in the magnitude of seasonal fluctuations in mortality among elderly explains part of the increase in longevity in Sweden during 20th century

A large decrease in seasonal fluctuations in mortality in elderly explains part of increase in longevity in Sweden during 20th century – Yearly sex-specific birth cohorts consisting of all people born in Sweden 1800-1901 who reached at least 59 years https

Magnitude of seasonal fluctuations in mortality rates decreased 1860-1995 in Sweden. For cohorts born in 1800 risk of dying during winter season was ~twice vs summer. Decrease in seasonal mortality fluctuations accounted for 40% of increase in lifespan. ht