Tag: life expectancy

The ongoing war in Gaza has led to a dramatic drop in life expectancy. A recent study published in The Lancet confirms...

Global life expectancy is set to rise by 4.9 years for males and 4.2 years for females by 2050.

Explore the evolving landscape of global life expectancy trends and the narrowing gender gap, backed by a comprehensive review of mortality data from 1990 to 2010. Predictions suggest a potential decline in the gender disparity by 2030, with notable shifts in longevity indicators across regions. While advancements are anticipated, external factors such as drug-related deaths in the US pose challenges to future health progress.

Since 2000, the improvements in maternal and child health, decline of infectious diseases and a lowered risk of premature deaths from NCDs and injuries increased life expectancy across the world, said the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Who has the longest survival potential? Have you ever thought that politicians have the highest life expectancy? A new study by researchers...