Freya Tracey
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Senior data analyst at The Health Foundation. Views my own
We looked at how ASMR and life expectancy across 20 countries compares, which countries see the biggest differences, and why these two measures tell different stories. Both are important measures to use, so its worth choosing the right one for the right narrative.
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Measuring mortality: the method you choose can change the story
We recently published an account of research that we funded looking at the UK’s mortality rates compared to those of other countries and…
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October 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We looked at how ASMR and life expectancy across 20 countries compares, which countries see the biggest differences, and why these two measures tell different stories. Both are important measures to use, so its worth choosing the right one for the right narrative.
medium.com/healthfdn-da... 3/3
medium.com/healthfdn-da... 3/3
Age-standardised mortality rates (ASMR) and life expectancy are related as both use the same info. But as shown below, they don’t align perfectly and there are some outliers. Men in Canada and Finland have very similar life expectancy but a 16% difference in their ASMR. 2/3
October 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Age-standardised mortality rates (ASMR) and life expectancy are related as both use the same info. But as shown below, they don’t align perfectly and there are some outliers. Men in Canada and Finland have very similar life expectancy but a 16% difference in their ASMR. 2/3