Life Expectancy
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International Senior Citizens Day: How senior citizens can keep their bones strong
Dr Anup Khatri •International Senior Citizens Day: Senior citizens often have eyesight issues or balance problems, which make them more prone to falls
Here are five science-backed tips to live a long life
•Lengthening healthy life expectancy isn't a science fiction anymore. From rejuvenating cells to boosting immune system, here's some steps that help in life extension
Life expectancy in India dropped by two years due to COVID-19, reveals study
•The life expectancy at birth in 2019 was 69.5 years for men and 72 years for women, which came down to 67.5 years and 69.8 years, respectively in 2020, states a report by International Institute for Population Studies
COVID-19 pandemic led to biggest decline in life expectancy since World War II, finds Oxford study
•The study, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, found that 27 of the 29 countries saw reductions in life expectancy in 2020.
At 59,995, India records highest number of births on New Year's Day, says UNICEF
•As per UNICEF, an estimated 140 million children will be born in 2021 and their average life expectancy is expected to be 84 years
Review study suggests vitamin D may not be a predictor of COVID-19 deaths, unlike previously thought
Myupchar •A recent review study stated that scientists should not use statistical data alone to form a correlation between vitamin D levels and COVID-19 infection.
Air pollution shaves 4 years from the average Indian's life expectancy: Study
Ians •The average Delhi resident could gain 10 years in life expectancy if WHO guidelines are met: Report.
India way behind in happiness ranking, says Pranab Mukherjee, calls for holistic approach to development
•Former President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said despite the country having high GDP growth and being among the top economic powers, it is "way behind" in the overall happiness ranking.
India has grown healthy since 1990, but mother-child malnutrition and rise in lifestyle diseases are worrying
Hassank •While India is growing healthier, not every state and Union territory can be said to be growing healthy at the same pace, points out the India: Health of the Nation’s States
India's latest health report card gives us a lot to worry about: Lie expectancy at birth improves, but communicable diseases on rise
Dinesh C Sharma •India’s latest and most comprehensive health report card released on 14 November has something to cheer about and a lot to worry about.