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ArticleFrontiers in public health2025

A study on the spatial distribution of life expectancy and its air pollution factors in China based on geographically weighted regression.

Ke Hu, Xing Zhang, Xingjin Yang, Mingyang Yu

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Ke Hu *Xiamen Haicang Hospital, Xiamen, China.
Xing Zhang *Nanjing Lishui Dongping Street Health Center, Nanjing, China.
Xingjin Yang *QianDongNanZhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, QianDongNanZhou, China.
Mingyang YuFuwai Central China Cardiovascular Hospital, Zhengzhou, China.

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Abstract

Background: Life expectancy in China has demonstrated a consistent upward trend, yet significant disparities persist across provinces. Addressing these regional imbalances necessitates a comprehensive investigation into the determinants of life expectancy. Previous research has largely overlooked the critical role of spatial heterogeneity, which is essential for understanding the underlying mechanisms driving these disparities. By incorporating spatial analysis, this study aims to identify and address the factors contributing to the uneven distribution of life expectancy across China, thereby providing a more nuanced understanding of regional health inequalities. Methods: Therefore, this study investigated the spatial distribution characteristics and patterns of life expectancy across 31 provinces in China in 2020 by conducting descriptive and spatial autocorrelation analyses, utilizing life expectancy data alongside key air pollution indicators (PM Results: The findings revealed that in 2020, life expectancy in China exhibited a distinct east-to-west decreasing trend, demonstrating significant spatial autocorrelation that was predominantly characterized by two aggregation patterns: high-high and low-low clusters. The analysis demonstrated that air pollutants, including SO Conclusion: These findings highlight the imperative for local governments to develop and implement region-specific air pollution control measures, taking into account the unique environmental and socio-economic conditions of their respective areas.

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Air PollutantsAir PollutionLife ExpectancyChinaHumansParticulate MatterSpatial AnalysisSpatial RegressionAir PollutantsParticulate Matterair pollutiongeographically weighted regressionlife expectancyspatial autocorrelationspatial heterogeneity

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PMCPMC12068413

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