COVID-19 eliminated a decade of progress in global level of life expectancy
According to the UN agency, between 2019 and 2021 – the early years of the global health emergency – life expectancy around the world dropped by 1.8 years to 71.4…
Worst heat since 1971 in Bangladesh; Life expectancy from prolonged load shedding
Bangladesh faces worst heat wave since 1971; Photo: File Dhaka: Bangladesh is currently facing its worst heatwave in decades, during which prolonged power load-shedding has made life miserable for citizens.…
Life expectancy can be shortened due to unrest and violence in the country
The more violent the region, the shorter the life span can be. Photo: File Abu Dhabi: Although people living in violent, war-torn and insecure areas are constantly exposed to danger…