Living Longer, But Healthier?

There’s good news and bad news about life expectancy. The good news is people are living longer. The bad news is there’s a bigger risk for poor health. Around the world, life expectancy has risen by six years since 1990. A new study says much of that is due to advances against HIV/AIDS and malaria.  In addition, progress has been made in reducing deaths from communicable diseases and maternal, newborn and nutritional disorders. The top 10 places with the highest life...

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