The deaths of men peaked at the age group of 60–64 with 9.6%, followed by age group 65–69 (9.5%) and age group 55–59 (8.5%).
The reverse was, however, observed from 2006 to 2016 for both sexes. The percentage of deaths of men declined consistently from a high of 54.2% in 1999 to a low of 50.4% in 2005.All death notification forms were from Department of Home Affairs for deaths that occurred in 2020, comparing them to those that occurred years prior.The information on causes of death is as recorded on death notification forms completed by medical practitioners and other certifying officials.
The deaths of men peaked at the age group of 60–64 with 9.6%, followed by age group 65–69 and age group 55–59 .
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