Socioeconomic inequalities in life expectancy in Australia, 2013–22: an ecological study of trends and contributions of causes of death

Socioeconomic inequalities in life expectancy in Australia were larger in 2020-22 than in 2013-15, despite some reductions just before and during (for males only) the COVID-19 pandemic. Sustained public health efforts to prevent and manage specific chronic conditions, as well as to reduce premature mortality from injuries (particularly suicide and traffic accidents) and substance misuse among populations in the most disadvantaged areas are needed to reduce socioeconomic inequalities in life expectancy and further increase longevity in Australia FUNDING: Australian Research Council.