November 1, 2025BMJ OpenOpen Access

Gender gaps in healthy life expectancy as indicators of inequality for disability and chronic disease: cross-sectional evidence from 24 countries, years 2014–2019

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Cross-sectional analysis shows gender gaps in health indicators vary across countries, indicating disparities in disability and chronic disease.

Gender gaps in disability-free life expectancy vary significantly, with South Korea showing a 4.9-year advantage.
Mortality contribution significantly influences gender gaps, as in South Korea where survival rates outweigh disability years.
Analysis of data from 24 countries highlights inconsistencies in health inequalities related to gender.
Findings call for nuanced interpretations of gender gaps, as they can mask critical aspects of health and treatment access.

Lego et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional analysis shows gender gaps in health indicators vary across countries, indicating disparities in disability and chronic disease.

Gender gaps in disability-free life expectancy vary significantly, with South Korea showing a 4.9-year advantage.
Mortality contribution significantly influences gender gaps, as in South Korea where survival rates outweigh disability years.
Analysis of data from 24 countries highlights inconsistencies in health inequalities related to gender.
Findings call for nuanced interpretations of gender gaps, as they can mask critical aspects of health and treatment access.

Lego et al. (2025) studied this question.

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