Changes in Mortality of the Republika Srpska Population in the Period 1996 to 2010 – Causes and Consequences

Abstract

Under the conditions of low birthrate, as it is the case in Republika Srpska, mortality represents one of the key factors of total demographic development. Analysis of vital statistics for the period 1996-2010 indicates problems in demographic development, from which the most important one is permanent mortality increase. Therefore, extensive analysis is required which would imply problems and possible solutions for elimination of negative demographic image.

Keywords

• mortality
• Republic of Srpska
• factors mortality
• demographic trends