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flag Life expectancy dropped in most countries in 2020-2021, with the U.S. seeing the biggest decline.

flag An Oxford University study found that life expectancy declined in 21 of 24 countries in 2020, with the US experiencing the largest drop of 2.1 years for males. flag Most countries saw further declines in 2021. flag Cardiovascular disease, substance abuse, and mental health issues were major contributors to these losses, especially in Russia and Eastern Europe. flag Despite this, suicide and accident mortality typically declined during the pandemic years. flag Japan and South Korea saw minimal life expectancy losses.

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