How COVID-19 Wiped Out a Decade of Life Expectancy Advances Globally

COVID-19 erased ten years of life expectancy gains globally; see the surprising data from WHO.

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Nearly 13 million lives claimed: COVID-19 ranks as a top global killer in recent years.

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Before the pandemic, chronic diseases were the major killers; discover their continued impact during COVID.

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Hard hit by the pandemic, the Americas and South-East Asia saw life expectancy drop sharply.

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With over 1 billion obese, global health faces dual challenges of malnutrition and obesity.

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Maternal death prevention is faltering; find out which regions are most affected.

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Disability affects 16% of the global population; access issues for health care deepen for vulnerable groups.

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Despite expanded health coverage, achieving universal health care by 2030 grows increasingly unlikely.

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Data is WHO’s superpower; learn how it can be used more effectively to confront global health crises.

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