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  • Public Health
  • Biostatistics
  • Demography

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  • Accurate life expectancy data for small regions is crucial for health policy and resource allocation.
  • Estimates for small regions are often unreliable due to small population sizes and statistical uncertainties.
  • This study addresses the need for precise, reliable life expectancy estimates at the district level in Germany.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate male and female life expectancy with high precision for all 402 German districts.
  • To quantify the uncertainty associated with these life expectancy estimates.
  • To identify regional disparities and predictors of life expectancy in Germany.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the most recent German data (2015-2017).
  • Employed a Bayesian model incorporating methodological advancements for enhanced precision.
  • Enabled precise estimation and uncertainty quantification for life expectancy across all districts.

Main Results:

  • Life expectancy ranged from 75.8 to 81.2 years for men and 81.8 to 85.7 years for women.
  • Spatial patterns of life expectancy were similar for both sexes.
  • Lower life expectancy observed in rural eastern Germany and parts of the Ruhr region; higher in Baden-Wuerttemberg and southern Bavaria.
  • Income, population density, and physician availability showed weak correlations; unemployment and welfare benefits were stronger predictors.

Conclusions:

  • No consistent urban-rural gap in life expectancy was found.
  • Policies targeting improved living standards for disadvantaged populations are most effective in reducing life expectancy differences.
  • Addressing socioeconomic factors is critical for mitigating health inequalities.