The gap in life expectancy and lifespan inequality between Iran and neighbour countries: the contributions of avoidable causes of death

Abstract Background Healthcare system and intersectoral public health policies play a crucial role in improving population health and reducing health inequalities. This study aimed to quantify their impact, operationalized as avoidable deaths, on the gap in life expectancy (LE) and lifespan inequali...

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Main Authors: Kasim Allel, Mohammad Hajizadeh, Ali Kiadaliri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:International Journal for Equity in Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-022-01683-8