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Impacto de la desigualdad de ingresos en la esperanza de vida y la salud en Colombia

Translated title of the contribution: The impact of income inequality on life expectancy and health in Colombia
  • Fabio Andrés Hincapié-Mesa
  • , Juan Carlos Londoño-Roldán

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Abstract

Reducing inequalities in income and health, within and between countries, is a global priority for the WHO. This study seeks to examine income inequality as a predictor of life expectancy in Colombia. To achieve this, a cross-sectional panel data model was developed using the DANE’s Quality of Life Survey. The predictor variables of life expectancy were the Gini coefficient, GDP per capita and, in a novel way, monetary poverty, between 2012 and 2019. The results indicate that these variables have a significant impact on life expectancy, while no significant impact on social mobility was found. The findings can guide public policy and governmental decision-making in Colombia.

Translated title of the contributionThe impact of income inequality on life expectancy and health in Colombia
Original languageSpanish
Pages (from-to)429-451
Number of pages23
JournalRevista Científica General José María Córdova
Volume21
Issue number42
DOIs
StatePublished - 01 Apr 2023

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

Keywords

  • GDP per capita
  • Gini coefficient
  • government policy
  • inequality
  • life expectancy
  • poverty

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