Gamma-Gompertz–Makeham Law

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MaRDI QIDQ6674370

mathematical formulation for the mortality based on a Gamma-Gompertz-Makeham law



Defining Formula: μ(x)=aexp(bx)1+aγb(exp(bx)1)+c
γ symbol represents Heterogeneity of Death Rate
μ symbol represents Risk of Death
a symbol represents Level of Mortality
b symbol represents Rate of Aging
c symbol represents Extrinsic Mortality
x symbol represents Age of an Individual