Global Youth Deaths Rise Despite Overall Mortality Decline
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Global life expectancy has returned to pre-pandemic levels, but rising death rates among teens and young adults, driven by factors like suicide, drug overdose, and infectious diseases, highlight ongoing health disparities and emerging crises, especially in low-income regions. The study emphasizes the need for expanded health policies and international aid to address preventable risks and health inequities worldwide.
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