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Global Life Expectancy Rebounds, but Youth Deaths and Chronic Diseases Rise

Global life expectancy has returned to pre-pandemic levels at around 76.3 years for women and 71.5 for men, but rising death rates among adolescents and young adults, along with persistent health inequities and preventable risk factors, highlight urgent global health challenges that require strategic policy responses.

via KSL.com|

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Global Youth Deaths Rise Despite Overall Mortality Decline

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.

via CNN|

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