Table 2 Correlation matrix of independent variables used in the analyses
Variables | GDP per capita | Female population | Elderly population | Urban population | Life expectancy at birth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GDP per capita | 1.000 | ||||
Female population | 0.298 (0.0002)*** | 1.000 | |||
Elderly population | 0.708 (0.000)*** | 0.559 (0.000)*** | 1.000 | ||
Urban population | 0.457 (0.000)*** | -0.109 (0.178) | 0.113 (0.163) | 1.000 | |
Life expectancy at birth | 0.778 (0.000)*** | 0.491 (0.000)*** | 0.791 (0.000)*** | 0.221 (0.0062)*** | 1.000 |