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for SCHS Studies Vol. Issue 130, Feb 2002
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Abstract:
Years of potential life lost refers to the number of years left to live at death below life expectancy. According to the data presented, certain habits and preventative measures can be targeted in health promotion programs.
Abstract:
Premature deaths are a national problem and reduction of these deaths is an important objective for health policy. This study measured premature mortality in North Carolina in terms of years of potential life lost, by considering the number of potential years left to live at each age of death.