Years of potential life lost
Years of Potential Life Lost (YPPL)
Years of Potential Life Lost (YPPL) (/ji:ərz ɒv pəˈtenʃəl laɪf lɒst/), is a measure of the premature mortality or early death. It is an estimate of the average years a person would have lived if he or she had not died prematurely.
Etymology
The term "Years of Potential Life Lost" is derived from the concept of potential years of life, which refers to the years a person has left to live based on statistical averages. The term "lost" is added to indicate the years that are lost due to premature death.
Definition
YPPL is calculated by subtracting the age at death from a predetermined end point age, often set at 75 years. This measure is used in public health, epidemiology, and healthcare planning to identify and prioritize preventable causes of death.
Calculation
The calculation of YPPL involves the following steps:
- Identify the cause of death.
- Determine the age at death.
- Subtract the age at death from the predetermined end point age (usually 75 years).
The result is the number of years of potential life lost.
Related Terms
- Premature Mortality: The death of an individual before the average age of death in a certain population.
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Public Health: The science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.
- Healthcare Planning: The process of identifying the health needs of a population and making arrangements to meet those needs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Years of potential life lost
- Wikipedia's article - Years of potential life lost
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