The Lifespan Disparity Dataset: An open repository on inequality and polarization in length of life (1950–2021)

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Main author: Jorda, Vanesa
Other authors: Niño-Zarazúa, Miguel
Tejería-Martínez, Mercedes
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institution SOAS, University of London
collection SOAS Research Online
language English
language_search English
topic HA Statistics
HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare
ZA4450 Databases
description Monitoring health is key for identifying priorities in public health planning and improving healthcare services. Life expectancy has conventionally been regarded as a valuable indicator to compare the health status of different populations. However, this measure is simply the mean of the distribution of the length of life and, as such, neglects individual disparities in health outcomes. In this paper, we use life tables from the UN World Population Prospects to develop the most comprehensive dataset of lifespan inequality and polarization for 258 countries and areas for the period 1950–2021. These extensive series on lifespan distributions provide access to crucial information for researchers, practitioners, and the general public, thus contributing to a better understanding of health differences within and between nations.
format Journal Article
author Jorda, Vanesa
author_facet Jorda, Vanesa
Niño-Zarazúa, Miguel
Tejería-Martínez, Mercedes
authorStr Jorda, Vanesa
author_letter Jorda, Vanesa
author2 Niño-Zarazúa, Miguel
Tejería-Martínez, Mercedes
author2Str Niño-Zarazúa, Miguel
Tejería-Martínez, Mercedes
title The Lifespan Disparity Dataset: An open repository on inequality and polarization in length of life (1950–2021)
publisher Springer Nature
publishDate 2024
url https://eprints.soas.ac.uk/42094/

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