An Analysis of the Relationship Between Income and Life Expectancy for Latin America and the Caribbean
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https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.le.n74a9994Keywords:
life expectancy, living conditions, health, incomeAbstract
This paper aims to determine the incidence of general living conditions on average longevity for Latin America and Caribbean countries during the period 1970-2005, based on panel data econometrics. The results suggest a positive but decreasing effect of income on life expectancy and a positive impact of workers’ education on the population’s average longevity. These findings indicate that to induce a permanent increase in life expectancy resources assigned to the health care system should be complemented with improvements in social infrastructure and habitat.
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