PROJECTION OF MATERNAL MORTALITY FOR LATVIA USING THE DOUBLE EXPONENTIAL SMOOTHING TECHNIQUE

Authors

  • Smartson. P. NYONI Independent Researcher & Medical Doctor, Harare, Zimbabwe Author
  • Thabani NYONI Independent Researcher & Health Economist, Harare, Zimbabwe Author

Keywords:

Exponential smoothing, Forecasting, Maternal Mortality Ratio

Abstract

This study uses annual time series data on MMR for Latvia from 1985 to 2023 to predict future trends of MMR over the period 2024 to 2035. The study utilizes Holt’s double exponential smoothing model. The optimal values of smoothing constants α and β are 0.9 and 0.1 respectively based on minimum MSE. The results of the study indicate that MMR will decline from around 19 in 2024 to about 11 deaths per 100 000 live births by 2035. Therefore, we encourage authorities to relentlessly address local causes of maternal mortality.

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Published

2026-05-21

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 05 (2026): WEJMMS

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PROJECTION OF MATERNAL MORTALITY FOR LATVIA USING THE DOUBLE EXPONENTIAL SMOOTHING TECHNIQUE. (2026). Western European Journal of Medicine and Medical Science, 4(05), 127-135. https://westerneuropeanstudies.com/index.php/3/article/view/3907

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