Socioeconomic inequalities in life expectancy and disability-free life expectancy among Chilean older adults: evidence from a longitudinal study
Abstract Background Chile has one of the longest life expectancies of Latin America. The country is characterised by an important macroeconomic growth and persisting socioeconomic inequalities. This study analyses socioeconomic differences in life expectancy (LE) and disability-free life expectancy...
Main Authors: | Ximena Moreno, Lydia Lera, Francisco Moreno, Cecilia Albala |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-03-01
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Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02126-9 |
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