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I wouldn't be surprised if this is dependent on the country of origin. Some countries have seen large increases in life expectancy, others not so much (the US,
by not2b 6y ago
I wouldn't be surprised if this is dependent on the country of origin. Some countries have seen large increases in life expectancy, others not so much (the US, though this depends on where, people in some states are much more active than those in other states) or are even seeing declines (Russia).
- ska 6y agoLife expectancy as usually reported is a mean, and is typically affected more by reduction in things like childhood and childbirth mortality than a meaningful shift in longevity.
- david-gpu 6y agoI believe life expectancy is a median. I.e. a life expectancy of 80 at birth means that half of them will die before that age. Also keep in mind that mortality increases exponentially with age.
- ska 6y agoIt is more often reported as a mean. Either way, it is important to know what is reported when doing comparisons.
- sbelskie 6y agoDoes the life expectancy for U.S. citizens in the top 50% or 25% tell the same story? Edit: of income I mean. Wealth is also maybe interesting
- Eric_WVGG 6y agoI wouldn't be surprised if it isn't. There was a consistent, world-wide correlation between violent crime and atmospheric lead caused by automobiles and industry, which tanked in the nineties. There's no way that the disappearance of worldwide, generational brain damage isn't a factor.