Subnational life expectancy disparities in low and middle-income countries: measurement and determinants

Subnational life expectancy disparities in some LMICs, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, are high and persistent. Reducing subnational disparities in female education emerges as a key strategy.

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Health Economics Review
Published
2025-11-13
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13561-025-00676-x
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2
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Global Maternal and Child Health
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Subnational life expectancy disparities in low and middle-income countries: measurement and determinants

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Subnational life expectancy disparities in low and middle-income countries: measurement and determinants

Oriol Roca‐Sagalés, Ronald Miranda, Leonel Muinelo‐Gallo, Andreas P. Kyriacou
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Abstract

Subnational life expectancy disparities in some LMICs, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, are high and persistent. Reducing subnational disparities in female education emerges as a key strategy.

Health Economics ReviewVol. 15(1)
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ES), Universidad de la República de Uruguay (UY), Universitat de Girona (ES)
Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación, Agencia Estatal de Investigación
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