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  • Sociology

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  • Australia exhibits high healthcare standards but faces health outcome disparities.
  • International evidence shows unequal sharing of life expectancy gains between socioeconomic groups.

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  • To analyze the trends in mortality inequality in Australia from 2001 to 2018.
  • To investigate the factors contributing to disparities in longevity between socioeconomic groups.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a spatial inequality model.
  • Integrated data from multiple administrative sources.
  • Examined mortality data for the Australian population between 2001 and 2018.

Main Results:

  • Significant mortality inequality exists between rich and poor Australians.
  • Mortality inequality remained stable for most age groups but increased for middle-aged adults.
  • Urban Australians experienced greater longevity improvements than rural Australians.

Conclusions:

  • While Australia's universal healthcare mitigates some disparities, increasing mortality inequality for certain groups is concerning.
  • Differential healthcare access in different regions contributes to these inequalities.
  • Safeguarding healthcare accessibility is crucial to address widening mortality gaps.