Life Expectancy

A study says that after decades of rising life expectancy, the increases appear to be slowing down. It questions how long even the healthiest of populations can live

World Thalassemia Day 2024: Decoding myths and facts related to this blood disorder

World Thalassemia Day: Thalassemia is a blood disorder characterised by abnormal hemoglobin production, which leads to anemia. Here are some myths and facts related to Thalassemia.

Indians lose 5.3 years of life to air pollution, finds study. Delhiites lose 11.9 years

India ranked second among the countries worst hit by air pollution with Bangladesh topping the list.

India's population growth slows down, despite surpassing China

The country’s fertility rate, which was at 5.73 in 1950, now stands at 2. Meanwhile, life expectancy at birth is on the rise.

How the pandemic shortened life expectancy in indigenous communities

In 2020 and 2021, as the coronavirus swept across the United States, life expectancy for Native Americans and Alaska Natives fell by 6 1/2 years — a decline that left the researchers aghast.

Life expectancy in African region increases by 10 years, biggest in world: WHO

But the World Health Organisation also cautioned that the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic at the end of this period could have a disruptive impact on these huge gains going forward.

China's average life expectancy goes up to 77.93 yrs amid falling birth rates

As per the latest census, the number of Chinese people aged 60 or above reached 264 million by 2020, accounting for 18.7 percent of the country’s total population.

Air pollution cuts life expectancy by more than two years - Study

Chronic air pollution cuts average global life expectancy by more than two years per person, a study published on Tuesday showed, an impact comparable to that of smoking and far worse than HIV/AIDS or terrorism.

Air pollution India’s worst health threat, shortening life by 10 years in Delhi, says AQLI report 

The report acknowledges that policy intervention in the form of the National Clean Air Programme would reduce particulate pollution by 20 percent to 30 percent by 2024, saying if India were to achieve and sustain the reduction, it would lead to remarkable health improvements

Living longer than ever | A look at the changes in life expectancy trends in India

Recently released SRS data shows India has added 20 years to its life expectancy over the last few decades. The gap in life expectancy between urban and rural areas has also come down

Life expectancy in India dropped by two years due to COVID-19: Study

The analytical report, which points out the drop in life expectancy at birth in both men and women due to the pandemic, has been published in a journal 'BMC Public Health' recently. IIPS professor Suryakant Yadav has authored the report.

India gained decade of life expectancy since 1990: Lancet study

The study, published in the Lancet journal, noted that life expectancy in India has risen from 59.6 years in 1990 to 70.8 years in 2019, ranging from 77.3 years in Kerala to 66.9 years in Uttar Pradesh.

Chart of the Day: In life expectancy, Kerala is like Mexico while Uttar Pradesh is like Sudan

States that have high per capita incomes do not necessarily have high life expectancy

Modi's Gujarat contributes over 7% to India GDP: CARE

CARE Ratings has come out with its report on state update for Gujarat. According to the rating agency, the state has attained a balanced economic structure, with the secondary and tertiary sectors together accounting for 78.2% as of 2011-12.

Just 15 minutes of exercise a day increases your life span

Forget the long workouts. Just 15 minutes of exercise a day can increase your life expectancy by three years, says a study published in 'The Lancet' journal.

74% Indians financially prepared for retirement: Survey

Indians, who demonstrate impressive optimism, have lowest concern about financial hardship in retirement, according to survey done across 17 countries by Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance.