"Assessing the Effects of Urbanization on Mortality in Jamaica through Mathematical Modeling" investigates how urbanization influences mortality rates in Jamaica using mathematical and statistical modeling techniques. The study analyzes historical and contemporary data on population growth, urban migration, and mortality trends to identify the relationship between urbanization and public health outcomes. By applying advanced mortality models, the research explores how factors such as healthcare access, living conditions, socioeconomic status, and environmental changes in urban areas contribute to shifts in mortality patterns. The study also compares rural and urban mortality rates to assess disparities and determine the long-term effects of urbanization on life expectancy and health outcomes. Through mathematical simulations, this paper provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the complexities of urbanization’s impact on mortality, offering insights for policymakers to address health inequalities and improve public health strategies in Jamaica.

Urbanization, mortality rates, mathematical modeling

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