Dutch life expectancy from an international perspective

Author(s):
Bodegom D. van; Bonneux, L.; Engelaer, F.M.; Lindenberg, J.; Meij, J.J.; Westendorp R.G.J.
Published
2010
Publication type
External research report

Abstract

Between 1934 and 1964, the Dutch repeatedly

enjoyed the highest life expectancy in the world.

Since then, both men and women experienced a long

period of stagnation and by now life expectancy in the Netherlands has been surpassed by many countries. It has dropped from its first place position to the ninth place in the European Union (EU-15). As a longer life expectancy reflects the fact that good health is being maintained for longer, it is of key importance to better understand differences in life expectancy among countries.

Date issued
2010
Language
English
Publisher
Leyden Academy on Vitality and Ageing
hdl
1887/41361