Long-term trends of inequalities in mortality in 6 European countries.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We aimed to assess whether trends in inequalities in mortality during the period 1970-2010 differed between Finland, Norway, England and Wales, France, Italy (Turin) and Hungary.

Methods

Total and cause-specific mortality data by educational level and, if available, occupational class were collected and harmonized. Both relative and absolute measures of inequality in mortality were calculated.

Results

In all countries except Hungary, all-cause mortality declined strongly over time in all socioeconomic groups. Relative inequalities in all-cause mortality generally increased, but more so in Hungary and Norway than elsewhere. Absolute inequalities often narrowed, but went up in Hungary and Norway. As a result of these trends, Hungary (where inequalities in mor

SUBMITTER: de Gelder R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5288439 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature