The latest report from the World Health Organization indicates thatlife expectancy has increased by 5 yearsBut the data show inequalities in access to health services between countries, yes.
The World Health Statistics series is an annual snapshot of world health compiled by the World Health Organization (WHO). It focuses on the health-related Sustainable Development Goals adopted by all member states of the United Nations.The aim is to achieve a more sustainable future for all. The main goals include eliminating poverty and inequality, providing affordable and clean energy, reducing the impact of climate change, providing better access to education, and promoting peace.
Global life expectancy increased from 2000 to 2015, representing the fastest increase since the 1960s. The most significant increase occurred in the WHO African Region, thanks to improvements in child survival, malaria control and access to treatment for HIV. HIV. Here, life expectancy increased from 9.4 years to 60 years.
Despite the positive points globally,inequality persists. If we talk about children, the report shows that life expectancy depends on the country of birth. Newborns in 29 high-income countries have an average life expectancy of 80 years or more, while newborns in 22 countries in sub-Saharan Africa have a life expectancy of less than 60 years.
Survival for women and men shows similar trends.Women in Japan and men in Switzerland live longer on average: approximately 87 years and 81 years, respectively. Meanwhile, those who live in Sierra Leone – of both sexes – have the lowest life expectancy in the world: around 51 years for women and 49 years for men.
Many people think that life expectancy is largely determined by genetics. However, genes play a much smaller role than was originally believed. As we have seen, environmental factors such as place of birth, diet, and lifestyle are key.
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