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Trends in educational inequality in healthy life expectancy in Denmark between 2010 and 2021: a population-based study

Objectives For several decades, mortality has decreased more rapidly among individuals with a higher socioeconomic position than among those with a lower position. This widening social inequality gap has increasingly been recognised as an important aspect of public health research and policies. The objective of this study was to examine trends in educational inequality in healthy life expectancy (HLE) in Denmark between 2010 and 2021 at the age of 30 years. Design The study is a population-based study based on register data on longest attained education, standard life tables and self-reported health information from nationwide health surveys. Setting The study is conducted among the general adult population in Denmark.

BMJ     Jul 04, 2025