Table 3

Average expectation from birth of length of life and attainment of ages 65 and 75: comparing baseline hazard rates (England and Wales 1995, Scotland 1996) and the impact of a 1% reduction in hazard rates in subjects 30 years and over

MaleFemale
ParameterCountryBaseline hazardsImpacted hazardsGainBaseline hazardsImpacted hazardsGain
Expected length of life (y)Eng & Wales74.1874.270.0979.4379.530.10
Scotland71.9972.090.1077.7477.830.09
% reaching age 65Eng & Wales81.0081.150.1588.0188.110.10
Scotland75.6375.820.1985.2485.370.13
% reaching age 75Eng & Wales56.0256.330.3171.0371.270.24
Scotland49.0949.420.3466.1766.430.26