Advancing Research to Support Improved Life Expectancy in Australia

Abstract

The project aims to advance knowledge about life expectancy in Australia by strengthening the policy utility of mortality statistics. This aim is significant because of concerns about the accuracy of mortality statistics to identify threats to continued life expectancy growth. The project will develop innovative methods using linked data to quantify under-reporting of cause-specific mortality and to measure mortality from co-morbidities and leading risk factors. Intended outcomes are improved evidence of levels, trends and inequalities of co-morbidities and leading risk factors of mortality. This is expected to provide essential evidence to inform programs to accelerate improvements and redu..