PROJECTION OF ANNUAL MATERNAL MORTALITY RATE FOR JORDAN USING THE DOUBLE EXPONENTIAL SMOOTHING METHOD
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Exponential smoothing, Forecasting, Maternal Mortality Ratio.Abstract
This study uses annual time series data on MMR for Jordan 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 0.2 and 0.1 respectively based on minimum MSE. The results of the study indicate that MMR will decline from around 38 in 2024 to about 31 deaths per 100 000 live births in 2035. Therefore, we encourage authorities to continue addressing local causes of maternal mortality.
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