"Rising Lifespans Face Health Challenges from Pollution, Lifestyle, and Ageing"
A new study published in The Lancet predicts a significant increase in global life expectancy by 2050, driven by effective public health strategies and a shift from communicable to non-communicable diseases. The study forecasts a rise of 4.9 years for males and 4.2 years for females, with the largest gains in countries with currently lower life expectancies. Despite longer lives, more years will be spent in poor health due to non-communicable diseases and associated risk factors like obesity and high blood pressure. The study emphasizes the need for policy interventions to mitigate these risks and reduce health disparities.
