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World Health Organization reports global life expectancy recovery to 73.3 years
According to the latest statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO), global life expectancy has recovered to 73.3 years in 2023, nearly reaching the 73.4 years recorded in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, healthy life expectancy has seen a slower recovery, reaching 62.8 years in 2023, which remains 0.4 years below 2019 levels.
The report highlights a significant epidemiological transition. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) now account for 74% of global deaths, up from 58% at the start of the century. Eight of the top ten leading causes of death are now chronic diseases. Cardiovascular diseases remain the primary cause of death, accounting for approximately 9.5 million annual deaths, followed by strokes, chronic pulmonary diseases, and lower respiratory infections.
Notably, COVID-19 and tuberculosis have both dropped out of the top ten leading causes of death globally. While the increase in longevity is a public health success, WHO officials emphasize that the next challenge is ensuring these additional years are lived in good health and adapting healthcare systems to meet the changing needs of populations affected by chronic conditions.
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- [● 13 SOURCES] Global life expectancy reached 73.3 years in 2023. montecristinoticias.com · www.elregional.cl · adevarul.ro · www.bienpublic.com · www.estrepublicain.fr · +8 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] Healthy life expectancy reached 62.8 years in 2023, which is 0.4 years lower than in 2019. montecristinoticias.com · www.elregional.cl · adevarul.ro · www.bienpublic.com · www.estrepublicain.fr · +8 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Americas region saw the highest increase in mortality risk and loss of healthy life years between 2000 and 2023. adevarul.ro · www.bienpublic.com · www.estrepublicain.fr · realitatea.md · www.republicain-lorrain.fr
- [● 5 SOURCES] Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death, with approximately 9.5 million annual deaths. montecristinoticias.com · www.elregional.cl · revistamercado.do · www.globaldiasporanews.com · fmmundo.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Covid-19 is no longer among the top ten leading causes of death globally. montecristinoticias.com · www.elregional.cl · revistamercado.do · www.globaldiasporanews.com · fmmundo.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] Global life expectancy fell from 73.4 years in 2019 to 71.4 or 71.5 years in 2021 due to the pandemic. montecristinoticias.com · www.elregional.cl · adevarul.ro · www.bienpublic.com · www.estrepublicain.fr · +3 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Tuberculosis has dropped out of the top ten leading causes of death. montecristinoticias.com · www.elregional.cl · revistamercado.do
- [● 13 SOURCES] Non-communicable diseases accounted for 74% of global deaths in 2023. montecristinoticias.com · www.elregional.cl · adevarul.ro · www.bienpublic.com · www.estrepublicain.fr · +8 more