Determinants of life expectancy in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

Conclusion Predictors of life expectancy differed between non-industrialized and industrialized nations, with the exception of vaccination averages. Non-industrialized/least developed nations were associated with adjusted life expectancies of >14% lower than their industrialized peers. Continued work to address differences in the quality of and access to care in the EMR is required.

Source: Health Policy and Planning - May 6, 2015 Category: Health Management Authors: Gilligan, A. M., Skrepnek, G. H. Tags: Original articles Source Type: research