Life expectancy and major mortality trends of residents in Beijing, 2010–2019

ObjectiveTo analyze and evaluate the health status and major mortality trends of residents in Beijing from 2010 to 2019, and provide evidence for reaching the goals of the mid and long-term plan of healthy Beijing 2030 and the formulation of health prevention and control strategies.

MethodsThe health status of residents in Beijing were described and evaluated by using 2010–2019 death surveillance data in residents of Beijing, such as life expectancy, infant mortality rate, maternal mortality rate, and premature mortality rate from chronic diseases.

ResultsFrom 2010 to 2019, the infant mortality rate and maternal mortality rate in local residents showed a downward trend and remained at low levels. The life expectancy increased from 2010 to 2019, with an average annual increase of 0.16 years, and it reached 82.31 years in 2019 (79.81 years in males and 84.16 years in females . The premature mortality rate of chronic diseases decreased year by year, and it was 10.56% in 2019 (14.36% in males and 6.37% in females).

ConclusionThe infant mortality rate, maternal mortality rate, life expectancy, and premature mortality rate from chronic diseases in Beijing residents can meet the requirements of the “Healthy Beijing 2030” Outline. The health status of Beijing residents has reached the level of high-income countries and regions, and the health status of women is better than that of men.