Life expectancy
[OPINION] Lifestyle diseases could scupper Africa’s rising life expectancy
The leading causes of death in sub-Saharan Africa for adults 15 to 49 years were Aids, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal disorders, and road injuries.
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Gauteng Health Dept hopes to increase citizens' life expectancy
Gauteng Health MEC Gwen Ramokgopa says that the Gauteng government is working to understand the aging process and lifestyle choices.
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Will living longer make our lives better?
A recent study, published in Science, suggests there isn’t. The study measured the survival probabilities of 3,896 people in Italy aged 105 and older.
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Physically demanding jobs may shorten men's lives
Researchers found that men whose jobs involve a lot of physical labour are 18% more likely to die prematurely than workers who sit at desks most of the day.
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Life expectancy in England and Wales shortens - research
It did not say why life expectancy had shortened, but diabetes and obesity are generally among the issues blamed for a slowdown in improvements.
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South Africa’s life expectancy lags other countries
The Economist Intelligence Unit has found that lifestyle-related problems are already causing serious illness in children.
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In Europe, US, modern Aids drugs add extra 10 years of life expectancy
This meant many patients can expect to live as long as those without HIV, according to their study published in 'The Lancet' medical journal.
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We're moving fast. But nobody knows where we're going
The sooner we realise that long-term forecasting is becoming obsolete, the better we’ll be able to cope with the new reality.
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Tips from Spain’s centenarians on how to live to 100
The average life expectancy at birth in Spain is 83.2 years.
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Ripe old age: humans may already have reached maximum lifespan
An analysis covering about 40 countries indicates humankind may already have hit its longevity ceiling.
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The end of the road for life expectancy
The end of the road for life expectancy
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Study shows health improving globally, but progress is patchy
A study has analysed 249 causes of death, 315 diseases & injuries & 79 risk factors in 195 countries.
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Global life expectancy rises, but people live sicker for longer
According to a study, people around the world are living longer, but many are also living sicker lives.
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WHO: Global life expectancy rises
Big advances in the battle against infectious diseases have continued to extend life expectancy.
