Age- and cause-specific contributions to increase in life expectancy at birth in Korea, 2000–2019: a descriptive study

Abstract Background Korea’s life expectancy at birth has consistently increased in the 21st century. This study compared the age and cause-specific contribution to the increase in life expectancy at birth in Korea before and after 2010. Methods The population and death numbers by year, sex, 5-year a...

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Main Authors: Ikhan Kim, Hyeona Bae
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-17974-4