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Percentage of variation in life expectancy associated with region or metro status.
| Year | Region | Metro Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males | |||
| 2003 | 69.0 | 19.0 | |
| 2016 | 63.3 | 26.1 | |
| Change 2003–2016 | 36.1 | 46.1 | |
| Females | |||
| 2003 | 77.7 | 9.5 | |
| 2016 | 64.5 | 27.2 | |
| Change 2003–2016 | 35.1 | 54.3 | |
The percentage of variation is the r-squared value from bivariate regressions of life expectancy at birth on region/metro status in a given year, by sex.
