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April 26, 2021

Life expectancy: How can we address uneven declines?

Not long ago, during pre-pandemic 2019, the reported life expectancy at birth for non-Hispanic Black, non-Hispanic White, and Hispanic populations was approximately 75, 79, and 82 years, respectively. The higher life expectancy of Hispanic people compared to others in the United States may come as a surprise to some. This phenomenon, known as the “Hispanic paradox,” was first noted in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDC, COVID-19, Health Disparities, Life Expectancy

November 25, 2019

PAHO: Caribbean Men and Masculinity

  In a new report the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) said the life expectancy for men in the Caribbean is 5.8 years below that of women, partly because societal expectations contribute to risk-seeking behaviours.  The report titled “Masculinities and Health in the Region of the Americas” was launched on the eve of International Men’s Day. The report notes that societal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Domestic Violence, Life Expectancy, Men's Health, PAHO/WHO

October 19, 2018 Leave a Comment

Forecasting Life Expectancy: 2016-2040

How healthy will the world be in 2040? If things continue as they are now, the answer is better off than we are today: Life expectancy will be, on average, 4.4 years higher for both women and men around the globe by 2040. That's according to a new report, published in the journal The Lancet. But public health choices and policy decisions that we make — or fail to make — now could set us down … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Health, Leadership, Life Expectancy, Population Forecast, Public Health

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