December 2025 Classic Edition: United States Human Mortality Database

In this December Classic episode of Research Insights , host Dale Hall revisits a timely and impactful conversation originally released on July 23, 2018. The episode explores the U.S. Human Mortality Database and highlights the critical value of long-term, reliable mortality records in understanding population health. As we mark Universal Health Coverage Day this December, this episode serves as a compelling reminder that strong health systems depend on strong data. From identifying mortality patterns to analyzing longevity trends, this discussion offers insights that are essential for designing equitable and sustainable health coverage for all. Listeners will hear how mortality data shapes policy and actuarial practice—and why it matters now more than ever.

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December 2025 Classic Edition: United States Human Mortality Database is an episode from Research Insights, a Society of Actuaries Podcast by Research Insights.

This episode is 19:08 long.

This episode was published on Dec 22, 2025.

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