Life Expectancy Decomposition 2015: Explaining the Variations

The Public Health Information and Research Branch Information Analysis Directorate (within the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety in Northern Ireland) has recently published a report on 'Life Expectancy Decomposition 2015: Explaining the Variations'.  This document draws upon indicators which are monitored over time to assess area differences in mortality, morbidity, utilisation of and access to health and social care services in Northern Ireland, and has expanded over recent years to include additional work streams relating to health inequality.  A copy of the report can be downloaded from: www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/index/statistics/health-inequalities/life-expectancy-decomposition.htm