Life Expectancy Rises, Regional Differences Persist
by Rachel on May 25, 2014 | Views: 43 | Score: 0
1990 | 2012 | |
---|---|---|
The Americas | 71 | 76 |
Europe | 72 | 76 |
Western Pacific Region | 69 | 76 |
Eastern Mediterranean Region | 62 | 68 |
Southeast Asia | 59 | 67 |
Africa | 50 | 58 |
Life expectancy at birth for both sexes
Years
Sources:
mashable.com
"Life expectancy at birth for both men and women across the globe is now an average of 70 years — a six-year increase since 1990, according to a new health-statistics report from the World Health Organization. The average for women is 73 years; for men, 68 years."