Concept
What does life expectancy at birth measure?
Health Education Health 100 Version 3 / Life Expectancy at Birth
"Life expectancy at birth represents the average number of years a group of infants would live if they experienced the age-specific death rates present in their year of birth. It is often used to gauge the overall health of a population. Differences among demographic groups can reflect socioeconomic status, access to medical care, and the prevalence of specific risk factors."
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