From convergence to divergence: Lifespan variation in US states, 1959-2017

• Main Authors: Wei Xu (Author), Michal Engelman (Author), Jason Fletcher (Author)
• Format: Knjiga
• Izdano: Elsevier, 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Teme: article
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Background: Large disparities in life expectancy exist across US states and the gaps have been widening in recent decades. Less is known about the lifespan variability - a measure that can provide important insights into mortality inequalities both between and within states. Method: Using yearly lif...