Table 2

Correlation coefficients between LA-level dependent and independent variables

Male mortality rateFemale mortality rateMale premature mortality rateFemale premature mortality rateAbsolute deprivation
Female mortality rate0.92
Male premature mortality rate0.940.84
Female premature mortality rate0.880.900.91
Absolute deprivation0.620.550.770.72
Deprivation inequality0.500.460.560.530.58

  • All correlations were significant at p<0.001.