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flag Global life expectancy rose to 76.3 years for women and 71.5 for men in 2023, reaching pre-pandemic levels.

flag Global life expectancy reached 76.3 years for women and 71.5 years for men in 2023, returning to pre-pandemic levels, according to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. flag The study analyzed data from 204 countries and 660 regions, showing a rise in average age at death from 46.8 years in 1990 to 63.4 years in 2023. flag Ischemic heart disease and stroke remained top causes of death, while COVID-19 dropped from leading cause in 2021 to 20th by 2023. flag Age-standardized death and disability rates declined overall, though non-communicable diseases and mental health conditions saw rising burdens. flag Significant progress was noted in reducing deaths from infectious diseases, yet disparities persist by region, sex, and age.

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