Age- and cause-specific contributions to increase in life expectancy at birth in Korea, 2000-2019: a descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Korea's life expectancy at birth has consistently increased in the 21st century. This study compared the age and cause-specific contribution to the increase in life expectancy at birth in Korea before and after 2010.

Methods

The population and death numbers by year, sex, 5-year age group, and cause of death from 2000 to 2019 were acquired. Life expectancy at birth was calculated using an abridged life table by sex and year. The annual age-standardized and age-specific mortality by cause of death was also estimated. Lastly, the age and cause-specific contribution to the increase in life expectancy at birth in the two periods were compared using a stepwise replacement algorithm.

Results

Life expectancy at birth in Korea increased consistently from 2010 to 201

SUBMITTER: Kim I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10859017 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature