Inequalities in Life Expectancy Among US Counties, 1980 to 2014: Temporal Trends and Key Drivers.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Examining life expectancy by county allows for tracking geographic disparities over time and assessing factors related to these disparities. This information is potentially useful for policy makers, clinicians, and researchers seeking to reduce disparities and increase longevity.

Objective

To estimate annual life tables by county from 1980 to 2014; describe trends in geographic inequalities in life expectancy and age-specific risk of death; and assess the proportion of variation in life expectancy explained by variation in socioeconomic and race/ethnicity factors, behavioral and metabolic risk factors, and health care factors.

Design, setting, and participants

Annual county-level life tables were constructed using small area estimation methods from deidenti

SUBMITTER: Dwyer-Lindgren L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5543324 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature