Articles tagged with Life Expectancy
Research finds Australia's life expectancy at birth has slowed, requiring better control of health risk factors like obesity to achieve future increases. The rate of growth in Australia is now falling behind most other high-income nations.
Estimates suggest health care accounts for between 5% and 15% of the variation in premature death, while behavioral and social factors account for a much higher percentage. Health experts advocate for a diversified portfolio of national investments to generate a higher health yield.
Life expectancy differences between rich and poor in Norway increased between 2005-2015. Higher mortality rates from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and substance abuse explain the disparity. Smoking also plays a role.
The University of Illinois Chicago will launch a program using community health workers, social workers, and doulas to improve health outcomes for pregnant women and their children in historically underserved neighborhoods. Maternal mortality rates are disproportionately high among black women, prompting the initiative.
A study by Max Planck Institute found that pension gap between rich and poor in Germany has grown significantly over the past 20 years. Life expectancy of poor men is diverging more from rich men, with those receiving high retirement benefits living 19 years longer on average compared to low-income men.
A new study suggests that democracy is associated with improved public health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries, especially in areas such as cardiovascular disease and noncommunicable diseases. The researchers found that democratic institutions and processes can be a catalyst for improving population health.
A study published in the European Heart Journal found that air pollution is responsible for an estimated 8.8 million extra deaths globally, with Europe accounting for nearly 800,000 excess deaths annually. In Europe, air pollution causes an estimated 790,000 extra deaths and between 40-80% are due to cardiovascular diseases.
A USC study found that the US has the highest drug overdose death rates among high-income countries, with mortality rates tripling over the past two decades. The study suggests that the epidemic is contributing to the widening gap in life expectancy between the US and other high-income countries.
A study led by Stanford researchers found that every 10 additional primary care physicians per 100,000 people was associated with a 51.5-day increase in life expectancy during the decade from 2005 to 2015. The researchers also found that an increase of 10 specialists per 100,000 corresponded to only a 19.2-day increase.
A study published in Communications Biology found that chronic conditions like cancer and diabetes share common underlying mechanisms with aging. The researchers analyzed genetic data from over 300,000 people and identified 12 genetic loci associated with healthy life expectancy.
A study by UCLA researchers found that Mexico's murder rate increased dramatically between 2005 and 2015, offsetting gains in life expectancy among men. Life expectancy for men only increased by half a year during this period, largely due to an increase in homicides and deaths from heart disease.
A new study published in Radiology suggests that personalized treatment plans can significantly extend the life expectancy of early-stage kidney cancer patients with risk factors for worsening kidney disease. The study used computer-based simulations to assess the impact of different treatment approaches and found that personalized str...
A new Human Life Indicator (HLI) has been proposed as a simpler alternative to the UN's Human Development Index (HDI), taking into account inequality-adjusted life expectancy at birth. This index produces significant changes in development rankings, with countries like Japan and Spain rising to the top.
A new study by Columbia University Professors Charles Branas and Jeffrey Fagan found that US blacks face a significantly lower life expectancy due to firearm-related deaths, with substantially higher homicide rates among young black Americans contributing to this disparity.
A study found 29% of veterans who underwent recommended colonoscopies were uncomfortable with stopping screenings when benefits were expected to be low. Participants preferred a more personalized approach to screening decisions, citing mistrust in life expectancy calculators and age-based guidelines.
A recent study found that gun violence has a disproportionately high impact on black Americans, with their lives shortened by nearly twice as much as those of white Americans. The study, which analyzed data from 2000 to 2016, also found that firearm suicides and assaults contributed to this disparity.
A new study reveals that black Americans' life expectancy is decreasing due to firearms, with a two-fold loss compared to white Americans. The researchers found that substantially higher homicide rates among blacks up to age 20 drive this gap.
The life expectancy gap between rich and poor in England is increasing, with the poorest women's life expectancy falling since 2011. The study reveals that the richest live up to 9 years longer than the poorest men and women.
Researchers at UNIGE have identified tamoxifen, a breast cancer medication, as a potential treatment for myotubular myopathy, a genetic disease that causes muscle paralysis and death before two years of age. The molecule greatly reduces the progression of the disease and boosts life expectancy in animal models by a factor of seven.
A study of 1,448,952 Medicare beneficiaries found that higher primary care physician continuity was strongly correlated with lower healthcare expenditures and hospitalization rates. Continuity of care is a core tenet of primary care that should be incorporated into official primary care measures.
A majority of older adults (59%) do not want to discuss their life expectancy, with factors such as education and past experiences influencing willingness. Strategies to address this topic include assessing patient factors and offering discussions closer to the final year of life.
The study found that 104 countries have high fertility rates, while 91 countries have low rates, posing challenges for meeting UN goals on deaths from non-communicable diseases and suicide. The global population is projected to continue growing despite declining total fertility rates.
Researchers found that ignoring income mobility exaggerates life expectancy inequality, leading to a half-life reduction in the difference between income percentiles. The study suggests that accounting for mobility provides a more accurate measure of inequality.
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen found that income mobility reduces life expectancy gap between rich and poor. Accounting for social mobility, the difference in life expectancy is around 2-3 years, not 5-6 years as previously thought.
A new study forecasts that global life expectancy will increase, but nearly half of all nations may face lower life expectancies by 2040. China and several other countries are expected to see significant gains in life expectancy, while Palestine and some high-income nations are forecast to experience declines.
A new study found that young adults classified as obese in Australia can expect to lose up to 10 years of life expectancy. The study also predicts 36.3 million years of life will be lost due to overweight and obesity over the lifetime of today's Australian adult population.
A study found a significant correlation between Republican gains in counties and increased death rates from alcohol, drugs, and suicide. Life expectancy was also linked to voting patterns, suggesting that health disparities may have influenced the election outcome.
A study published in The Lancet found that life expectancy in Russia increased by over 7 years between 1994 and 2016, while child mortality rates decreased nearly 60%. However, the nation still faces significant health challenges due to excessive alcohol and tobacco use.
A new study found that air pollution shortens human lives by over a year globally, with better air quality potentially extending lifespans. The researchers analyzed data from 185 countries and quantified the national impact of PM2.5 air pollution on life expectancy.
Two studies reveal widespread declines in US life expectancy, with younger age groups affected by opioid-related deaths, and midlife mortality increasing across all racial groups. Systemic causes, including social deprivation and austerity policies, are suspected to contribute to these trends.
Research reveals women with type 1 diabetes diagnosed before age 10 experience significantly reduced life expectancy, with heart attacks occurring 90 times more frequently than in non-diabetic individuals.
Researchers used cohort change ratios to estimate working life expectancies in MLB pitchers, revealing that most careers are much shorter than the few stars who stick around. This method could be applied to other sports, like American football and basketball, where contact is more prevalent.
A recent study by University of Texas at Arlington researcher Shima Hamidi finds a correlation between urban sprawl and decreased life expectancy in the US. The study suggests that changes in urban planning and building practices can help improve quality-of-life issues, including life expectancy and economic mobility.
A study published in the American Heart Association's Circulation Journal found that following five healthy habits can significantly improve longevity for both men and women. The research analyzed data from thousands of adults and estimated that maintaining these habits could add over a decade to life expectancy, with women seeing an i...
Researchers found that adopting five low-risk lifestyle factors—eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol consumption, and avoiding smoking—can add up to 14 years of life for women and 12 years for men. This translates to a 74% lower risk of early death compared to those who didn
A new study by Wolfgang Lutz and Endale Kebede found that higher levels of education are associated with longer life expectancy, even after adjusting for income. This challenges the traditional view that rising income is the key to a healthier and longer life.
New research from Cass Business School finds life expectancy and health outcomes worsen with deprivation, with men more adversely impacted. The study also reveals a widening gap between rich and poor, with top five districts in Northern England being the most deprived.
A new study found that medical expansion and increased specialization are associated with longer life expectancy and less mortality, but pharmaceutical industry growth is linked to negative health effects. The study suggests that the growing drug industry may be contributing to the rising costs of healthcare.
A new study by USC and Yale researchers suggests that at least part of the gains in life expectancy over recent decades may be due to a change in the rate of biological aging. Biological age decreased across all age groups, with older adults experiencing the greatest declines.
A study by researchers at the University of Michigan found that more nurse practitioners practice in lower-income areas with low life expectancy. This trend may offset a shortage of doctors in high-need areas.
Middle-aged white Americans and rural communities are disproportionately affected by the alarming drop in US life expectancy. Experts attribute this decline to factors such as social mobility decline, economic hardship, and distress over losing stability, highlighting the need for policymakers to address these conditions.
Residents of Moscow and St Petersburg live significantly longer than those in other regions of Russia due to high quality medical care and higher education levels. The study found a significant difference in life expectancy between city dwellers and rural residents, with average increases of 4.3 years for women and 2.6 years for men.
A study found life expectancy gains slowing globally since 1950, with the sharpest declines in low-lifespan countries. The slowdown, attributed to factors such as governance failure and inadequate public health measures, suggests that efforts to improve life expectancy must focus on promoting political will and social consensus.
A Canadian study found that increased social spending was associated with improved health outcomes, while increased healthcare spending had no similar effect. The researchers suggest that reallocating funds from healthcare to social services could lead to significant improvements in life expectancy and mortality rates.
A recent study by University of Pennsylvania researchers found that rising obesity in the US has slowed the improvement in mortality rates over the last three decades. By calculating lifetime maximum BMI, the team discovered that this measure better predicts mortality than traditional BMI measures.
Researchers found that women are more likely to survive crises like famines and epidemics due to biological factors, not behavioral differences. Newborn girls are particularly hardy, outliving newborn boys by up to 50%.
A new study revisiting a 175-year-old study found that stark differences in life expectancy still exist between people living in Liverpool and rural areas like Rutland. The original study showed a strong correlation between where you lived, what your job was, and the age you lived to.
A new study suggests that few people should be asked to leave their homes after a big nuclear accident, as the cost of relocation outweighs the benefits. The J-value method, developed by Professor Philip Thomas, assesses the trade-off between safety measures and life expectancy gains.
By 2047, an estimated 21% of women and 17% of men aged 65+ will be physically disabled, severely restricting everyday activities. The absolute numbers are expected to rise significantly despite little change in proportions over the next 30 years.
A major study of genetic information found that education leads to a longer life, with almost a year added for each year spent studying beyond school. Lifestyle choices such as quitting smoking, studying longer, and being open to new experiences also contribute to a longer lifespan.
Between 2000 and 2015, opioid-related deaths significantly increased, contributing a loss of 0.28 years in life expectancy. Most of these deaths were unintentional, accounting for 96% of the total loss.
A study found that most older adults want healthcare providers to discuss life expectancy, and reactions were not as negative as expected. The research suggests that addressing concerns about discussing life expectancy can improve the quality of care received by older adults.
A new global study reveals that countries have saved more lives over the past decade, particularly among children under 5, but persistent health problems such as obesity, conflict, and mental illness continue to hinder progress. The 'triad of troubles' poses a stubborn barrier to active lifestyles.
The Global Burden of Disease study reveals that poor diet is associated with 1 in 5 deaths, while tobacco causes 7.1 million deaths globally. Non-communicable diseases account for 72% of all deaths, with ischaemic heart disease being the leading cause of premature mortality.
A study by the University of Chicago finds that air pollution in Northern China reduces life expectancy by 3.1 years, with every 10 micrograms per cubic meter increase reducing it by 0.6 years.
Analysis of Chinese life expectancy data reveals a significant impact of airborne particulate matter (PM) on mortality rates. Exposure to PM smaller than 10 microns is estimated to reduce life expectancy by 0.6 years for every 10 μg/m3 of PM10.
A new study by Boston University School of Public Health researcher Jacob Bor found that counties with lower life expectancy gains saw a significant increase in Republican votes, while Democrats lost votes in these areas. The findings suggest that voters' health needs may be driving their electoral decisions.
A new study finds that life expectancy varies by up to 18 years across King County, Washington, with residents in affluent areas living significantly longer than those in poorer neighborhoods. The study provides detailed estimates of death rates by cause, year, and sex among the county's nearly 400 census tracts.
A new analysis of care needs in England from 1991 and 2011 reveals an increase in years spent with substantial care needs for older adults. By 2025, an estimated 191000 more people will require medium dependency care, leading to a need for an additional 71000 care home places.
Research suggests that a cross-government strategy introduced in 1997 reduced health inequalities between the most deprived areas and the rest of England. However, since its end in 2010, these gains are being reversed due to current austerity policies.