Objective

To estimate and analyze the regional patterns of life expectancy at birth in Mexico for the period 1990-2010 using multiple regression.

Materials and Methods

Multiple regression analysis is used to obtain life expectancy rates at state level. This method considers variables such as crude death rate and population over 65 years of age to know the level of convergence between states.

Results

There is a pattern of convergence that suggests that the differences in the life expectancy levels decreased among states during the analyzed period. This trend is also observed at the regional level.

Discussion

It could be said that this analysis is useful to evaluate the public health policies in Mexico that focus on the reduction of health inequalities among the poorest and most vulnerable populations. Likewise, this type of method allows having an alternative method to know the conditions of access to health services and the life expectancy of the population.