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Associations Between Gender Gaps in Life Expectancy, Air Pollution, and Urbanization: A Global Assessment With Bayesian Spatiotemporal Modeling.
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International journal of public health [Int J Public Health] 2023 May 10; Vol. 68, pp. 1605345. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 May 10 (Print Publication: 2023). - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Objectives: It's evident that women have a longer life expectancy than men. This study investigates the spatiotemporal trends of gender gaps in life expectancy (GGLE). It demonstrates the spatiotemporal difference of the influence factors of population-weighted air pollution (pwPM <subscript>2.5</subscript> ) and urbanization on GGLE. Methods: Panel data on GGLE and influencing factors from 134 countries from 1960 to 2018 are collected. The Bayesian spatiotemporal model is performed. Results: The results show an obvious spatial heterogeneity worldwide with a continuously increasing trend of GGLE. Bayesian spatiotemporal regression reveals a significant positive relationship between pwPM <subscript>2.5</subscript> , urbanization, and GGLE with the spatial random effects. Further, the regression coefficients present obvious geographic disparities across space worldwide. Conclusion: In sum, social-economic development and air quality improvement should be considered comprehensively in global policy to make a fair chance for both genders to maximize their health gains.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare that they do not have any conflicts of interest.<br /> (Copyright © 2023 Ren, Wang, Liu, Yin and Fan.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1661-8564
- Volume :
- 68
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- International journal of public health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 37234944
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3389/ijph.2023.1605345