McKnight's April 4, 2024
Globally, life expectancy rose by 6.2 years from 1990 to 2021, a new study finds.
The report, published Wednesday in The Lancet, found that reductions in death have led to the increase. It was the first study to compare deaths from COVID-19 to other causes across the world. Reducing diarrhea and lower respiratory infections, as well as stroke and ischemic heart disease are responsible for extending lifespans. The COVID-19 pandemic did interrupt progress in a lot of locations.
The super-region of Southeast Asia, East Asia and Oceania had the largest net gains in life expectancy between 1990 and 2021, adding 8.3 years to the typical lifespan. Management of the pandemic helped preserve the gains in longevity, the authors found....
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