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Taylor.Hanna: Minor grammatical edits and approval.

2025-07-18T21:56:37Z

Minor grammatical edits and approval.

Ethan.Sullivan: Updated Mortality J-Curve image

2025-06-19T13:46:07Z

Updated Mortality J-Curve image

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	= <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Mortality Display: J-Curve</span> =		= <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Mortality Display: J-Curve</span> =
	The ''Mortality Display: J-Curve'' option can be accessed from the Main Menu: choose the '''Display''' option, the '''Specialized Display''' sub option, and then the '''''Mortality Display: J-Curve''''' sub sub option. This option displays the distribution of types of mortality across various dimensions, which include grouping options, gender, years, and different scenarios. The J-Curve refers to the shape that most of the graphs produced in this display option have.		The ''Mortality Display: J-Curve'' option can be accessed from the Main Menu: choose the '''Display''' option, the '''Specialized Display''' sub option, and then the '''''Mortality Display: J-Curve''''' sub sub option. This option displays the distribution of types of mortality across various dimensions, which include grouping options, gender, years, and different scenarios. The J-Curve refers to the shape that most of the graphs produced in this display option have.
	[[File:Mortality ~~and Disability Specialized~~ Display.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|Example of the Mortality Display: J-~~Curve~~ when first opened.]]		[[File:Example of the Mortality Display J-curve.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|Example of the Mortality Display J-curve when first opened.]]

	There are several options and features to adjust the display:		There are several options and features to adjust the display:

Ethan.Sullivan: Added an image for the Mortality Display J-Curve

2025-06-19T12:05:03Z

Added an image for the Mortality Display J-Curve

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	= <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Mortality Display: J-Curve</span> =		= <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Mortality Display: J-Curve</span> =
	The ''Mortality Display: J-Curve'' option can be accessed from the Main Menu: choose the '''Display''' option, the '''Specialized Display''' sub option, and then the '''''Mortality Display: J-Curve''''' sub sub option. This option displays the distribution of types of mortality across various dimensions, which include grouping options, gender, years, and different scenarios. The J-Curve refers to the shape that most of the graphs produced in this display option have.		The ''Mortality Display: J-Curve'' option can be accessed from the Main Menu: choose the '''Display''' option, the '''Specialized Display''' sub option, and then the '''''Mortality Display: J-Curve''''' sub sub option. This option displays the distribution of types of mortality across various dimensions, which include grouping options, gender, years, and different scenarios. The J-Curve refers to the shape that most of the graphs produced in this display option have.
			[[File:Mortality and Disability Specialized Display.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|Example of the Mortality Display: J-Curve when first opened.]]

	There are several options and features to adjust the display:		There are several options and features to adjust the display:

Abdelrahman.Ibrahim at 17:57, 12 June 2025

2025-06-12T17:57:38Z

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	* '''Years''': Select the desired year to display from the drop down.		* '''Years''': Select the desired year to display from the drop down.

	After adjusting the options and selecting the desired choices ~~form~~ the display option fields click '''Graph''' or '''Table''' to produce the desired display, or click '''Clear''' to revert back to the default selections.		After adjusting the options and selecting the desired choices from the display option fields click '''Graph''' or '''Table''' to produce the desired display, or click '''Clear''' to revert back to the default selections.

	= <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Mortality and Disability Years</span> =		= <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Mortality and Disability Years</span> =
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	* '''Change Discount Rate''': Change the discount rate on peoples preferences for current over future health benefits; lower weight brings more preference to future benefits and vice versa.		* '''Change Discount Rate''': Change the discount rate on peoples preferences for current over future health benefits; lower weight brings more preference to future benefits and vice versa.
	* '''Age Weighting''': Choose '''On''' or '''Off''' to use age weighting which gives more value to working age years of life lost or with a disease. Choose '''Change Beta''' to adjust the age weighting.		* '''Age Weighting''': Choose '''On''' or '''Off''' to use age weighting which gives more value to working age years of life lost or with a disease. Choose '''Change Beta''' to adjust the age weighting.
	* '''Help''': Open the corresponding page in the [[Main Page\|Pardee Wiki]].Display Option Fields:		* '''Help''': Open the corresponding page in the [[Main Page\|Pardee Wiki]].
			Display Option Fields:
	* '''Regions''': Select the desired country, group, g-list, or decomposed group from the drop down.		* '''Regions''': Select the desired country, group, g-list, or decomposed group from the drop down.
	* '''Mortality Type:''' Select the desired mortality type from the drop down.		* '''Mortality Type:''' Select the desired mortality type from the drop down.

Abdelrahman.Ibrahim at 17:50, 12 June 2025

2025-06-12T17:50:55Z

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	* '''Variables''': Choose '''HLYLL''' to display years of life lost, '''HLYLD''' to display years living with a disability, '''HLDALY''' to display disability adjusted life years, and any of the three options with '''WORK''' on the end to display the given option for the working age population only.		* '''Variables''': Choose '''HLYLL''' to display years of life lost, '''HLYLD''' to display years living with a disability, '''HLDALY''' to display disability adjusted life years, and any of the three options with '''WORK''' on the end to display the given option for the working age population only.

	After adjusting the options and selecting the desired choices ~~form~~ the display option fields click '''Graph''' or '''Table''' to produce the desired display, or click '''Clear''' to revert back to the default selections.		After adjusting the options and selecting the desired choices from the display option fields click '''Graph''' or '''Table''' to produce the desired display, or click '''Clear''' to revert back to the default selections.

	= <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Health Proximate Driver Display</span> =		= <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Health Proximate Driver Display</span> =

Ethan.Sullivan: Added link to health model page and fixed some grammatical problems

2025-06-11T20:01:29Z

Added link to health model page and fixed some grammatical problems

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			Information on the data and equations used in the Health displays can be found in the wiki page on the [[Health]] sub-module.

	= <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Mortality and Morbidity by Age, Sex, and Cause</span> =		= <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Mortality and Morbidity by Age, Sex, and Cause</span> =

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	** '''Compare Countries''': Compare four charts for different countries or groups, years, or scenarios; or any combination of the three. This option will initially bring up four charts for the country and distribution type most recently displayed for the next four 5-year increments for example 2030, 2035, 2040, and 2045. An example of this display option is shown below for Kenya.		** '''Compare Countries''': Compare four charts for different countries or groups, years, or scenarios; or any combination of the three. This option will initially bring up four charts for the country and distribution type most recently displayed for the next four 5-year increments for example 2030, 2035, 2040, and 2045. An example of this display option is shown below for Kenya.
	* '''Show Numbers''':		* '''Show Numbers''':
	** '''Show Numbers:''' Display the numbers that were used to create the current chart being viewed.		** '''Show Numbers''': Display the numbers that were used to create the current chart being viewed.
	** '''Show Factors:'''		** '''Show Factors''': Display the factors that were used to create the current chart being viewed.
	* '''Set Group or Country/Region''': Click '''Countries/Regions''' or '''Groups''' to change between the two or click '''Hide Non Core Groups''' to hide or display them. The current selections will have check mark next to it.		* '''Set Group or Country/Region''': Click '''Countries/Regions''' or '''Groups''' to change between the two or click '''Hide Non Core Groups''' to hide or display them. The current selections will have check mark next to it.
	* '''Change Display''': Display a mortality or morbidity chart for any country or group, scenario, or year in IFs by hovering over any of the three sub-options.		* '''Change Display''': Display a mortality or morbidity chart for any country or group, scenario, or year in IFs by hovering over any of the three sub-options.

Ethan.Sullivan: /* Mortality Display: J-Curve */ Updated

2025-06-11T19:54:03Z

Mortality Display: J-Curve: Updated

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Ethan.Sullivan: Updating. not complete

2025-06-03T18:58:41Z

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	The ''Mortality by Age, Sex, and Cause'' pages show the distribution of the number of deaths per 1000 people between males and females and between age groups for varying causes. The ''Morbidity by Age, Sex, and Cause'' pages show the distribution of the number of people with diseases or illnesses per 1000 people between males and females and between age groups for varying ailments.		The ''Mortality by Age, Sex, and Cause'' pages show the distribution of the number of deaths per 1000 people between males and females and between age groups for varying causes. The ''Morbidity by Age, Sex, and Cause'' pages show the distribution of the number of people with diseases or illnesses per 1000 people between males and females and between age groups for varying ailments.
	[[File:Mortality by Age, Sex, and Cause Display Example.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Mortality by Age, Sex, and Cause Display when it is first opened, for Kenya in the year 2030.]]		[[File:Mortality by Age, Sex, and Cause Display Example.png\|center\|thumb\|950x950px\|An example of the Mortality by Age, Sex, and Cause Display when it is first opened, for Kenya in the year 2030.]]
	There are several options and features that can adjust the display to explore the causes and distributions of mortality and morbidity deeper:		There are several options and features that can adjust the display to explore the causes and distributions of mortality and morbidity deeper. The ''Morbidity by Age, Sex, and Cause'' display does not have all the options featured below:

	* [[Repeated Features#General%20Display%20Options\|'''Continue''']]: Go back to the previous menu or to the Main Menu of IFs.		* [[Repeated Features#General%20Display%20Options\|'''Continue''']]: Go back to the previous menu or to the Main Menu of IFs.
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	** '''Advance:''' Move the chart forward 5 years.		** '''Advance:''' Move the chart forward 5 years.
	** '''Regress''': Move the chart backwards 5 years.		** '''Regress''': Move the chart backwards 5 years.
	* '''Include oldest age group''': Choose '''On''' or '''Off''' ~~to display up to the oldest 125-129 age group or not.~~		* '''Include oldest age group''': Choose '''On''' or '''Off.'''
	* '''Change Scale''': Hover over to bring up four sub-options for different ways to adjust the scaling of Mortality or Morbidity charts.		* '''Change Scale''': Hover over to bring up four sub-options for different ways to adjust the scaling of Mortality or Morbidity charts.
	** '''Fix Constant Scale across Time and Regions''': Set a constant scale for the number of deaths or number of people (X) axis across all years and across all countries or groups.		** '''Fix Constant Scale across Time and Regions''': Set a constant scale for the number of deaths or number of people (X) axis across all years and across all countries or groups.
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	= <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Mortality Display: J-Curve</span> =		= <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Mortality Display: J-Curve</span> =
	~~[[File:~~Mortality Display J-Curve~~.png\|right\|693x693px\|Example of mortality display~~: ~~J-Curve settings]]~~		The ''Mortality Display: J-Curve'' option can be accessed from the Main Menu: choose the '''Display''' option, the '''Specialized Display''' sub option, and then the '''''Mortality Display: J-Curve''' sub sub option''. This option displays the distribution of types of mortality across various dimensions, which include grouping options, gender, years, and different scenarios. The J-Curve refers to the shape that most of the graphs produced in this display option have.
	~~The Mortality~~ Display~~: J-Curve~~ option ~~is located under~~ the Specialized Display option, ~~located in turn under~~ Display ~~from the main IFs screen~~. This option ~~allows the user to view~~ the distribution of types of mortality across various dimensions, which include grouping options, gender, years, and different scenarios. The J-Curve refers to the shape that most of the graphs have.
			There are several options and features to adjust the display

			* [[Repeated Features#General%20Display%20Options\|'''Continue''']]: Go back to the previous menu or to the Main Menu of IFs.

			* '''[[Country/Region, Group or G-List\|Set Group or Country]]''': Change the display level by clicking '''Using''' '''Countries/Regions''', '''Using Groups''', '''Using Decomposed Groups''', or '''Using G-Lists''' sub-options. The selection for the current chart being displayed will have a checkmark next to it.
			* '''Age Options''': Current selections will have a check next them.
			** '''Include 100+''': Click to include age groups above 100 years.
			** '''Include Infants''': Click to include the 0-1 year infant age category.
			** '''Adults Only 25+''': Click to only display 25+ age groups.
			** '''Use GDB Display Categories''':
			* '''Display Type Options''':

			After adjusting the options and selecting the desired choices form the display option fields click '''Graph''' or '''Table''' to produce the desired display, or click '''Clear''' to revert back to the default selections.

	Upon clicking on Mortality Display, a dialogue box similar to the one displayed appears. The dialogue box features a row of options along the top of the screen, boxes with various variables that the user can select, and buttons along the bottom of the screen. The Continue button allows the user to return to the previous screen. The [[Country/Region,_Group_or_G-List\|Grouping Options]] button allows the user to select the unit of country, region, group, or Glist (Geography list). The Age Option allows the user to include people aged over 100 years and/or infants, to display only adults (considered as aged 25 to 100 years old), or use the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Age Categories.		Upon clicking on Mortality Display, a dialogue box similar to the one displayed appears. The dialogue box features a row of options along the top of the screen, boxes with various variables that the user can select, and buttons along the bottom of the screen. The Continue button allows the user to return to the previous screen. The [[Country/Region,_Group_or_G-List\|Grouping Options]] button allows the user to select the unit of country, region, group, or Glist (Geography list). The Age Option allows the user to include people aged over 100 years and/or infants, to display only adults (considered as aged 25 to 100 years old), or use the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Age Categories.
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	The Other Display option allows the user to toggle between displaying deaths in real numbers, as deaths in thousands, or as a ratio, as deaths per thousand people.		The Other Display option allows the user to toggle between displaying deaths in real numbers, as deaths in thousands, or as a ratio, as deaths per thousand people.
	~~[[File:Mortality Display J-Curve Graph.png\|center\|887x887px]]~~
	Having picked the dimensions and navigated the options at the top of the screen, generate a graph or table. Click on Graph or Table to display the data.		Having picked the dimensions and navigated the options at the top of the screen, generate a graph or table. Click on Graph or Table to display the data.
	~~[[File:Mortality Display J-Curve Table.png\|center\|563x563px]]~~
	The options at the top of the new screen, titled Morality Distribution, are similar to those on the first screen displayed above, with the exception that the new screen has the options to save and print the graph or table. The user can alternate between viewing the data as a graph or table. Click the Clear button to return to the mortality display screen.		The options at the top of the new screen, titled Morality Distribution, are similar to those on the first screen displayed above, with the exception that the new screen has the options to save and print the graph or table. The user can alternate between viewing the data as a graph or table. Click the Clear button to return to the mortality display screen.

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2025-06-03T15:50:12Z

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 = <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Mortality and Morbidity by Age, Sex, and Cause</span> =
-Mortality by Age, Sex, and Cause and the Morbidity by Age, Sex, and Cause pages are located as sub-sub option of Specialized Display, which is in turn located under the Display option on the main IFs page. Both options are also found in the&nbsp;[[Main_Menu_Map|Main Menu Map]]&nbsp;options.
+The ''Mortality by Age, Sex, and Cause'' and the ''Morbidity by Age, Sex, and Cause'' pages can be found from the Main Menu: choose the '''Display''' option, the '''Specialized Displays''' sub-option, and the '''''Mortality by Age, Sex, and Cause''' or'' '''''Morbidity by Age, Sex, and Cause''''' sub-sub-option.  Both options are also found in the&nbsp;[[Main_Menu_Map|Main Menu Map]]&nbsp;options.
-[[File:Mortality by Age, Sex, and Cause img.png|right|647x647px]]
+The ''Mortality by Age, Sex, and Cause'' pages show the distribution of the number of deaths per 1000 people between males and females and between age groups for varying causes. The ''Morbidity by Age, Sex, and Cause'' pages show the distribution of the number of people with diseases or illnesses per 1000 people between males and females and between age groups for varying ailments.
-The Mortality or Morbidity by Age, Sex, and Cause pages show the distribution of number of deaths per 1000 people between males and females and between age groups. From this display feature, users can choose to look at the forecasted results of mortality for all countries or groups in the IFs model.
+[[File:Mortality by Age, Sex, and Cause Display Example.png|center|thumb|950x950px|An example of the Mortality by Age, Sex, and Cause Display when it is first opened, for Kenya in the year 2030.]]
-The default country for viewing is Kenya, but this can be changed by clicking the Change Display feature at the top of the menu. From here, users can change the year, the output color and the country/region that is being shown. If you would like to change to displaying groups, click the Using Countries/Regions toggle located on this specialized display menu.
+* [[Repeated Features#General%20Display%20Options|'''Continue''']]: Go back to the previous menu or to the Main Menu of IFs.
-This standalone version also allows you to distribute the cause of mortality by a number of different factors. Click on the Distribution Type menu option. From here, select one of a variety of output variables.
+* '''Time''': Hover over to bring up two sub-options to click.
-Click on the Show Numbers feature to display a tabulated version of the inverted pyramid display.
+[[File:Example Compare Countries Mortality Display.png|center|thumb|950x950px|Example of the Compare Countries Mortality Display for Kenya.]]
+At the bottom of the compare countries screen, select which country, year, and scenario desired to be displayed for each of the four graphs; after adjusting then click '''Refresh''' to change the displays. To switch to a different type of population chart to compare, click '''Distribution Type''' form the menu bar and click the desired distribution.
 = <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Mortality Display: J-Curve</span> =

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2025-03-28T15:04:23Z

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	= <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Mortality and Morbidity by Age, Sex, and Cause</span> =		= <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Mortality and Morbidity by Age, Sex, and Cause</span> =

	Mortality by Age, Sex, and Cause and the Morbidity by Age, Sex, and Cause pages are located as sub-sub option of Specialized Display, which is in turn located under the Display option on the main IFs page. ~~The both~~ options are also found in the [[Main_Menu_Map\|Main Menu Map]] options.		Mortality by Age, Sex, and Cause and the Morbidity by Age, Sex, and Cause pages are located as sub-sub option of Specialized Display, which is in turn located under the Display option on the main IFs page. Both options are also found in the [[Main_Menu_Map\|Main Menu Map]] options.
	[[File:Mortality by Age, Sex, and Cause img.png\|right\|647x647px]]		[[File:Mortality by Age, Sex, and Cause img.png\|right\|647x647px]]
	The Mortality or Morbidity by Age, Sex, and Cause pages show the distribution of number of deaths per 1000 people between males and females and between age groups. From this display feature, users can choose to look at the forecasted results of mortality for all countries or groups in the IFs model.		The Mortality or Morbidity by Age, Sex, and Cause pages show the distribution of number of deaths per 1000 people between males and females and between age groups. From this display feature, users can choose to look at the forecasted results of mortality for all countries or groups in the IFs model.

	The default country for viewing is Kenya, but this can be changed by clicking the Change Display feature at the top of the menu. From here, users can change the year, the output color and the country/region that is being shown. If you would like to change to displaying groups, ~~simply~~ click the Using Countries/Regions toggle located on this specialized display menu.		The default country for viewing is Kenya, but this can be changed by clicking the Change Display feature at the top of the menu. From here, users can change the year, the output color and the country/region that is being shown. If you would like to change to displaying groups, click the Using Countries/Regions toggle located on this specialized display menu.

	This standalone version also allows you to distribute the cause of mortality by a number of different factors. Click on the Distribution Type menu option. From here, select one of a variety of output variables.		This standalone version also allows you to distribute the cause of mortality by a number of different factors. Click on the Distribution Type menu option. From here, select one of a variety of output variables.
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	The Include Oldest Age group is a new option that includes data on the population 100+ years of age. This is not included in the default base case due to the nature of the ratio of deaths in this group. 100+ years old is typically an outlier in data but can be included.		The Include Oldest Age group is a new option that includes data on the population 100+ years of age. This is not included in the default base case due to the nature of the ratio of deaths in this group. 100+ years old is typically an outlier in data but can be included.

	[[File:Morbidity by Age, Sex, and Cause.png~~\|left~~\|thumb\|561x561px\|Base case display after choosing the Morbidity by Age, Sex, and Case Specialized Display]]		[[File:Morbidity by Age, Sex, and Cause.png\|thumb\|561x561px\|Base case display after choosing the Morbidity by Age, Sex, and Case Specialized Display\|center]]














	= <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Mortality Display: J-Curve</span> =		= <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Mortality Display: J-Curve</span> =
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	The Other Display option allows the user to toggle between displaying deaths in real numbers, as deaths in thousands, or as a ratio, as deaths per thousand people.		The Other Display option allows the user to toggle between displaying deaths in real numbers, as deaths in thousands, or as a ratio, as deaths per thousand people.
	[[File:Mortality Display J-Curve Graph.png\|center\|887x887px]]		[[File:Mortality Display J-Curve Graph.png\|center\|887x887px]]
	Having picked the dimensions and navigated the options at the top of the screen, ~~the user is now ready to~~ generate a graph or table. ~~The user can now click~~ on Graph or Table to display the data.		Having picked the dimensions and navigated the options at the top of the screen, generate a graph or table. Click on Graph or Table to display the data.
	[[File:Mortality Display J-Curve Table.png\|center\|563x563px]]		[[File:Mortality Display J-Curve Table.png\|center\|563x563px]]
	The options at the top of the new screen, titled Morality Distribution, are similar to those on the first screen displayed above, with the exception that the new screen has the options to save and print the graph or table. The user can alternate between viewing the data as a graph or table. ~~Clicking~~ the Clear button ~~returns the user~~ to the mortality display screen.		The options at the top of the new screen, titled Morality Distribution, are similar to those on the first screen displayed above, with the exception that the new screen has the options to save and print the graph or table. The user can alternate between viewing the data as a graph or table. Click the Clear button to return to the mortality display screen.

	The table shown above is similar to the regular graph, but has features specific to Mortality Display. For instance, the ~~user is able~~ to exclude certain ages groups under the Age Options located at the top of the dialog box.		The table shown above is similar to the regular graph, but has features specific to Mortality Display. For instance, the option to exclude certain ages groups under the Age Options located at the top of the dialog box.

	= <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Mortality and Disability Years</span> =		= <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Mortality and Disability Years</span> =
	[[File:Mortality and Disability Years .png\|right\|708x708px]]		[[File:Mortality and Disability Years .png\|right\|708x708px]]
	Mortality and Disability Years is a feature found on the Specialized Display sub-option of the Display Option on the Main Menu. This feature ~~allows the user to forecast~~ mortality from various causes while calculating a discount rate, set by the user. Specifically, ~~the user is able to forecast~~ the number of years of life lost because of a given mortality type, and the years of living with a disability due to contracting a mortality type.		Mortality and Disability Years is a feature found on the Specialized Display sub-option of the Display Option on the Main Menu. This feature forecasts mortality from various causes while calculating a discount rate, set by the user. Specifically, forecasting the number of years of life lost because of a given mortality type, and the years of living with a disability due to contracting a mortality type.

	The use of this feature is similar to other features in the IFs program, such as [[Flexible_Displays_(Download)\|Flexible Displays]]. While the wide array of features that the IFs program offers may overwhelm those who are just beginning to use the program, ~~they can perhaps take comfort that~~ similarities ~~are~~ found in how the features are used.		The use of this feature is similar to other features in the IFs program, such as [[Flexible_Displays_(Download)\|Flexible Displays]]. While the wide array of features that the IFs program offers may overwhelm those who are just beginning to use the program, there are similarities found in how the features are used throughout IFs.

	The first step ~~to using this feature~~ is to select a region to display from the column on the left-hand side of the screen. Countries are listed in the region column by default, but the user is able to display groups, decomposed groups, or g-lists under [[Country/Region,_Group_or_G-List\|Grouping Options]], found at the top of the screen.		The first step is to select a region to display from the column on the left-hand side of the screen. Countries are listed in the region column by default, but the user is able to display groups, decomposed groups, or g-lists under [[Country/Region,_Group_or_G-List\|Grouping Options]], found at the top of the screen.

	Next, ~~the user should~~ select the mortality type and ~~which~~ gender to display.		Next, select the mortality type and gender for the display.

	Then, ~~the user should~~ specify ~~the options from~~ the Options Bar located at the top of the page. Consider at what percent to set the discount rate. ~~Simply put, the~~ discount rate is often used to estimate the time value of money- that is, the value of a given sum of money over time relative to a base year. Assuming that having money is better presently than in the future, the diminished worth of the future money is estimated by ‘discounting’ the money by a percentage for every year into the future. For instance, with a discount rate of 4%, $100 at year 1 is worth $100. At year 2, however, that $100 is worth $96; at year 3, $92.16; at year 4, $88.47, and so on. The percentage is set at 3% by default, but the user is able to adjust the percentage.		Then, specify choices in the Options Bar located at the top of the page. Consider at what percent to set the discount rate. The discount rate is often used to estimate the time value of money- that is, the value of a given sum of money over time relative to a base year. Assuming that having money is better presently than in the future, the diminished worth of the future money is estimated by ‘discounting’ the money by a percentage for every year into the future. For instance, with a discount rate of 4%, $100 at year 1 is worth $100. At year 2, however, that $100 is worth $96; at year 3, $92.16; at year 4, $88.47, and so on. The percentage is set at 3% by default, but the user is able to adjust the percentage.

	Age weighting refers to the practice of assigning more value to certain years of life based upon its social role. For instance, one might consider working years more socially valuable than retirement years or those of childhood. Under the Age Weighting option the Beta parameter allows control over the age weighting but only a very rare ~~user~~ of IFs would want to ~~exercise that control~~. For more information on discounting and age weighting formulations in IFs see the specialized document of the project on the health model.		Age weighting refers to the practice of assigning more value to certain years of life based upon its social role. For instance, one might consider working years more socially valuable than retirement years or those of childhood. Under the Age Weighting option the Beta parameter allows control over the age weighting but only a very rare application of IFs would want to adjust this value. For more information on discounting and age weighting formulations in IFs see the specialized document of the project on the health model.

	Lastly, ~~the user should~~ click on Display options and decide whether to display Years of Life Lost (HLYYL), Years of Living with Disability (HLYLD), or Disability Adjustment Living Years (HLDALY). HLDALY is calculated by adding together HLYYL and HLYLD, so that HLYYL + HLYLD = HLDALY.		Lastly, click on Display options and decide whether to display Years of Life Lost (HLYYL), Years of Living with Disability (HLYLD), or Disability Adjustment Living Years (HLDALY). HLDALY is calculated by adding together HLYYL and HLYLD, so that HLYYL + HLYLD = HLDALY.

	~~The user is now ready to display~~ the result of the previous steps in the form of a [[General_Display_Options#Line_Graph,_Bar_Graph,_Scatter,_Etc.\|graph]] or [[General_Display_Options#Table_Use\|table]]. Note, however, that the discount rate or display options cannot be changed while a graph or table is open. Close the open application, and then adjust the discount rate or display option. Then the recalculated data can be displayed in a table or graph.		Display the result of the previous steps in the form of a [[General_Display_Options#Line_Graph,_Bar_Graph,_Scatter,_Etc.\|graph]] or [[General_Display_Options#Table_Use\|table]]. Note, however, that the discount rate or display options cannot be changed while a graph or table is open. Close the open application, and then adjust the discount rate or display option. Then the recalculated data can be displayed in a table or graph.
	[[File:Mortality and Disability Years Table.png\|center\|679x679px]]		[[File:Mortality and Disability Years Table.png\|center\|679x679px]]

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	Health Proximate Driver Display is a sub-sub-option of Specialized Display, which is a sub-option of Display, which is in turn an option on the main menu of IFs. The Health Proximate Driver Display allows the user to view the level of a given driver and the effect of that driver on the level of mortality in a [[Country/Region,_Group_or_G-List\|country/group or region]] over time.		Health Proximate Driver Display is a sub-sub-option of Specialized Display, which is a sub-option of Display, which is in turn an option on the main menu of IFs. The Health Proximate Driver Display allows the user to view the level of a given driver and the effect of that driver on the level of mortality in a [[Country/Region,_Group_or_G-List\|country/group or region]] over time.

	To use this application, first select one or more proximate drivers. Next, ~~the user may~~ choose a country/group or region to display. ~~The user can toggle~~ through the different selections under the Grouping Options heading. After selecting a driver, other boxes may appear which offer ways to disaggregate the data represented by the driver according to gender, age, and types of access to safe water and sanitation. If displayed, the user selects the desired 2nd and 3rd dimensions, and then selects one or more files that display the trends of the data over time. The user then opts to view the data in a [[General_Display_Options#Table_Use\|table]] or as a [[General_Display_Options#Graph_Use\|graph]]. ~~By clicking on~~ Display Options, ~~the user can~~ choose to view the level of the drivers, the effect on mortality of the driver, or both.		To use this application, first select one or more proximate drivers. Next, choose a country/group or region to display. Toggle through the different selections under the Grouping Options heading. After selecting a driver, other boxes may appear which offer ways to disaggregate the data represented by the driver according to gender, age, and types of access to safe water and sanitation. If displayed, the user selects the desired 2nd and 3rd dimensions, and then selects one or more files that display the trends of the data over time. The user then opts to view the data in a [[General_Display_Options#Table_Use\|table]] or as a [[General_Display_Options#Graph_Use\|graph]]. In Display Options, choose to view the level of the drivers, the effect on mortality of the driver, or both.

	[[File:Mort1.gif\|frame\|center\|Example of settings to display the effect of a driver on the level of mortality]]		[[File:Mort1.gif\|frame\|center\|Example of settings to display the effect of a driver on the level of mortality]]