Subnational life expectancy disparities in low and middle-income countries: measurement and determinants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Relatively little is known about subnational life expectancy disparities in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). We construct indicators of subnational disparities in life expectancy, offering critical insights into health inequalities within countries. Moreover, we investigate the factors that account for cross-country and over-time variations in subnational life expectancy in less developed countries.

Methods

We measure subnational disparities in life expectancy within a country by way of a population-weighted coefficient of variation indicator. Our sample covers 101 LMICs during the period 2000-2021 and we consider overall, male and female health disparities. We employ regression analysis to identify important drivers of subnational disparities in life expe

SUBMITTER: Kyriacou A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12616938 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature