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Strength of correlation (R squared): 0.901 (this correlation is very strong)
Probability at birth of not reaching the age of 40.
Number of years of life while 'healthy', as defined by the OECD. Estimates for 2001. See the source for details.
Source:
calculated on the basis of survival data from UN (United Nations). 2001. World Population Prospects 1950-2050: The 2000 Revision. Database. Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. New York