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[Measurement and algorithm of healthy life expectancy: a scoping review]
Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi = Zhonghua Liuxingbingxue Zazhi
|December 26, 2022
Summary
Healthy life expectancy (HLE) combines lifespan and health quality. This review identifies various HLE indicators and measurement methods, offering a guide for China to develop localized HLE assessments.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Gerontology
- Health Economics
Context:
- Healthy life expectancy (HLE) is a crucial metric for assessing population health and quality of life.
- Existing HLE measurement methods vary significantly in their definitions of health and data requirements.
- There is a need for localized HLE measurement tools suitable for specific national contexts, such as China.
Purpose:
- To systematically review and synthesize global methods for defining and measuring HLE.
- To describe and analyze application studies of HLE measurement.
- To provide a reference for selecting and developing appropriate HLE measurement methods for China.
Summary:
- A scoping review of 84 articles identified 20 HLE indicators and 10 distinct measurement methods.
- Commonly used indicators include disability-free life expectancy and HLE itself.
- Sullivan's method is prevalent for cross-sectional data, while multistate life tables are used for longitudinal data.
Impact:
- The findings offer a comprehensive overview of HLE measurement techniques worldwide.
- This review serves as a foundational resource for policymakers and researchers in China aiming to adapt HLE measures.
- It facilitates the development of culturally and contextually relevant HLE assessments to improve public health strategies.
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