Quantifying income inequality in years of life lost to COVID-19: a prediction model approach using Dutch administrative data

Abstract Background Low socioeconomic status and underlying health increase the risk of fatal outcomes from COVID-19, resulting in more years of life lost (YLL) among the poor. However, using standard life expectancy overestimates YLL to COVID-19. We aimed to quantify YLL associated with COVID-19 deaths by sex and income quartile, while accounting for the impact of individual-level pre-existing health on remaining life expectancy for all Dutch adults aged 50+. Methods Extensive administrative data were used to model probability of dying within the year for the entire 50+ population in 2019, co... Mehr ...