Emergence of a mortality disparity between a marginal rural area and the rest of Denmark, 1968-2017

Abstract Background Lolland-Falster is a rural area of Denmark, where the life expectancy is presently almost six years lower than in the rich capital suburbs. To determine the origin of this disparity, we analysed changes in mortality during 50 years in Lolland-Falster. Methods Annual population nu...

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Main Authors: Therese L. F. Holmager, Lars Thygesen, Lene T. Buur, Elsebeth Lynge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-10108-6