What is the NCRA Framework?▶
The NCRA (Neuroeconomic Cognitive Risk Assessment) is a standardized framework for evaluating demographic and cognitive risk at population level. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19116685
Are the datasets free to use?▶
Yes. All datasets are CC0 1.0 (Public Domain). Use freely, with attribution appreciated.
How do I cite a dataset?▶
See the Citation Templates page for APA, BibTeX, RIS, Chicago, MLA, and Methods section formats.
What countries are covered?▶
Primary: 11 Latin American countries (2000-2026). Secondary: Spain, Portugal, and global datasets.
What formats are available?▶
CSV, Excel (.xlsx), SPSS (.sav), Stata (.dta), R (.RData), JSON.
How are missing values coded?▶
Missing values are coded as NA. Data quality flags: high/medium/low.
Can I contribute corrections?▶
Yes — open a GitHub issue or email juanmoises.delaserna@unir.net
Is there a Python/R analysis script?▶
Yes — each repository includes /analysis/analysis.py and /analysis/analysis.R
How often are datasets updated?▶
Annually as new official statistics are released by WHO, PAHO, World Bank.
What is the NCRA Risk Score?▶
A composite score (0-100) integrating aging index, dependency ratio, and demographic dividend. Use the Calculator to compute it interactively.