Factors explaining the geographical differences in Disability Free Life Expectancy in Spin

摘要

Objective-To study the geographical vari- ations in Disability Free Life Expectancy (DFLE) at birth (DFLEb) and at 65 years (DFLE65) in Spain and to identify the main factors that explain these variations. Design-Ecological study with the 50 prov- Inces of Spain as the units of analysis. Sul- Livan's method is used to calculate DFLE For each province based on information From the death registry and the survey on Disabilities, impairments and handicaps. Information on the independent Variables-socioeconomic level, factors re- Lated with the health system and risk Factors-was taken from various sources.