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Line 16: − [[Image:Longevity disparities.JPG|thumb|400px|{{A-image|U.S. Department of Health and Services; Data from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, synthesized by Singh GK, Siahpush M. (2006) [https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyl083 Widening socioeconomic inequalities in US life expectancy, 1980–2000. (Free Full-Text)] Int. J. Epidemiol. Advance Access Publication; Chart from data in Singh and Siahpush’s report by the New York Times, March 23, 2008.<br/>|}}Widening socioeconomic inequalities in life expectancy among Americans during 1980 to 2000.]]+
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==Convergence in late 20th century==
==Convergence in late 20th century==
Becker et al. (2005) use estimates of gains in life expectancy along with per capita income statistics for a more valid analysis of cross-country welfare equality. Between 1960 and 2000, the mortality rate fell in many countries due to technological improvements in health care. Poorer countries utilized the technology and knowledge previously available in more wealthy nations to reduce the mortality rate of young people by providing more effective medical intervention to those afflicted with infectious, respiratory, or digestive diseases. Econometric analysis of income per capita from Penn World Tables and life expectancy data from the World Bank indicates that inequality of welfare between countries has been reduced.
Becker et al. (2005) use estimates of gains in life expectancy along with per capita income statistics for a more valid analysis of cross-country welfare equality. Between 1960 and 2000, the mortality rate fell in many countries due to technological improvements in health care. Poorer countries utilized the technology and knowledge previously available in more wealthy nations to reduce the mortality rate of young people by providing more effective medical intervention to those afflicted with infectious, respiratory, or digestive diseases. Econometric analysis of income per capita from Penn World Tables and life expectancy data from the World Bank indicates that inequality of welfare between countries has been reduced.