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Life Expectancy

Good morning everyone. As we know, over the last century, life expectancy has increased. Many of the richest countries in the world have a life expectancy of over 80 years. For example, in 2022, the life expectancy in Switzerland, Singapore and Italy was over 84 years, while in Hong Kong and Japan it was above 85 years. The current life expectancy worldwide is over 72 years and it's expected to go up. So why is it increasing? Well, there are many reasons for this. I'll talk about three of them. First, people nowadays can get access to better medical care that helps them stay healthy and live longer. Second, more people understand the importance of good health. So they break bad habits such as smoking and drinking and start practicing healthier lifestyle habits. In addition, people eat a more balanced diet and healthier foods. They are also more careful in choosing foods and drinks that are lower in sugar, salt and fat. And finally, people nowadays have a better understanding of age-related diseases and how to treat them. This helps them look after themselves better and reare for any possible agerelated diseases. So now let's move on to …
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Giving facts about life expectancy in some countries
Getting access to better medical care
Understanding the importance of good health
Understanding age-related diseases better