Educational disparities in preventable deaths: do they explain the longevity gap between Mexico and Spain?
Bramajo, Octavio (Centre d'Estudis Demogràfics)
García-Guerrero, Víctor M. (Center for Demographic (Mèxic))
Permanyer, Iñaki (Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats)
Centre d'Estudis Demogràfics

Date:	2024
Abstract:	Objective: Determine how preventable causes of death contribute to the life expectancy gap between Mexico and Spain.
Abstract:	Methods: We used a linear integral decomposition to analyze the impact of preventable mortality on life expectancy between ages 30-75 (temporary life expectancy) between Mexico and Spain in 2018. Additionally, we computed cause-deleted life tables to estimate potential gains in temporary life expectancy. Analyses were stratified by educational attainment, sex, and age. Results: Low-educated Mexicans showed the largest gains in temporary life expectancy from removing preventable deaths (3. 4 years for males, 1. 6 for females), partially explaining the gap with Spain. Removing these deaths would close the gap almost entirely due to a higher relative decrease for middle- and high-educated individuals. Discussion: While access to adequate healthcare is crucial for improving population health, appropriate non-medical public policies can significantly reduce mortality disparities between Mexico and Spain, especially for individuals from higher educational backgrounds.
Grants:	European Commission 864616
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Subject:	Life expectancy ; Preventable mortality ; Educational attainment ; Spain ; Health inequities
Published in:	Journal of Aging and Health, 2024 , ISSN 1552-6887

DOI: 10.1177/08982643241303585
PMID: 39589308

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