Marital status and sex mortality differentials in Egypt

This study gives clues to marital status and sex mortality differentials in Egypt. The first aspect of this study was carried out in El-Darb El-Ahmar Health Office utilizing its death records. The second aspect of this research was done using available data from national vital statistical books. The results of this study showed that the age at death and the cause of death may be related to marital status. In addition, the following pattern of sex mortality differentials was observed in Egypt in 1979:- Higher male mortalities were observed in all age groups expect from 1-4, and above 70 years. This pattern was attributed to biological superiority of females over males