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Research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that Americans over 40 could extend their life expectancy by 5.3 years if they matched the physical activity levels of the top 25% of the population. This conclusion was drawn from an analysis of 2017 mortality data from the National Center for Health Statistics, highlighting the significant impact of an active lifestyle on longevity.
The CDC reported that life expectancy in the United States increased to 77.5 years in 2022, marking a 1.1-year rise from 2021, with a decrease in deaths and the COVID-19 death rate. Heart disease and cancer remained the top causes of death, while unintentional injuries surpassed COVID-19 as the third-leading cause. Death rates decreased for most age groups, except for children, and infant mortality increased. Drug overdose death rates remained stable, with an increase in synthetic opioid-related deaths.
Chinese officials have reportedly deleted Covid mortality data after a surge in deaths was discovered in the wealthy Zhejiang province following the relaxation of strict Covid lockdown rules. Cremations in the province increased by 73% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the previous year. The number of deaths recorded, 171,000, was significantly higher than in the same period in 2022 and 2021. This revelation adds to the accusations that China has been suppressing information and underrepresenting the true number of Covid deaths.