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Life expectancy in India

October 27 , 2021 910 days 690 0
  • In India, the covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a drop in life expectancy by almost two years.
  • This is according to the scientists from Mumbai based International Institute for Population Studies.
  • The Report points out a drop in life expectancy at birth in men as well as women.
  • In the year 2019, life expectancy at birth was 69.5 years for men while 72 years for women.
  • This is decreased to 67.5 years for men and 69.8 years for women in the year 2020.

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