Understanding the rapid increase in life expectancy in shanghai, China: a population-based retrospective analysis

Understanding the rapid increase in life expectancy in shanghai, China: a population-based retrospective analysis

Abstract Background Life expectancy at birth (LE) is a comprehensive measure that accounts for age-specific death rates in a population. Shanghai has ranked first in LE in China mainland for decades. Understanding the reasons behind its sustained gain in LE provides a good reflection of many other c...

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Main Authors: Hanyi Chen, Lipeng Hao, Chen Yang, Bei Yan, Qiao Sun, Lianghong Sun, Hua Chen, Yichen Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Life expectancy
Joinpoint regression analysis
Cause of death
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5112-7

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