From a global perspective, this life expectancy is considered excellent. It is gratifying that our average life expectancy has increased. The data of 77.93 was mentioned by the National Health Commission at a press conference on July 5. The main health indicators are at the forefront of middle- and high-income countries. This is also the main goal of the Healthy China Action in 2022, and it has been achieved ahead of schedule. In addition, we have also set a data to increase to 78.3 years old by 2025.
Some people think that this data is not a good thing. In fact, average life expectancy is a measure of a country’s development and is one of the important indicators of people’s health. In addition to being affected by physique and genetics, human life span is also affected by the increase in life expectancy, which means that our economic conditions and medical standards will be greatly improved, which will have a very important impact on life span.
From the global average life expectancy, I will temporarily divide them into excellent, excellent, good and qualified. The picture below shows the distribution of average life span in countries and regions around the world. The yellower the color, the lower the average life span; the more purple the color, the higher the average life span.
World Bank data
Let’s look at the qualified regions first
Mainly located in sub-Saharan Africa, the average life expectancy is only 50 to 65 years old, which is far lower than the global 72.75 years old (World Bank data) average.
The reason why its average life span is so low is obvious. Africa itself has a poor environment and lacks land and water. Moreover, the political situation is turbulent, rebel groups often harass the people, and medical conditions are also very backward.
Let’s look at the good areas
Many of these areas are developing countries, such as Russia, Mongolia, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, etc. The average life expectancy is 65 years old ~Between 75 years old.
The political situation in these countries is much more stable than in Africa, and there is no unrest. However, the development and medical standards of some regions or countries need to be improved, and there are also the effects of geographical environment. Just like India, the average life expectancy is 69.7 years. Industrial pollution in the north and central part of the country is very serious, resulting in extremely poor air quality and poor river water quality in many places. How can the average life expectancy of people be high? The medical level in India is also very low, as everyone must know. Moreover, summer is very hot, with temperatures exceeding 40°C common and extreme temperatures of 50°C. Even so, Indian families are very poor and basically do not have air conditioning.
Let’s take a look at the outstanding regions
Mainly located in Central Europe, the Middle East, the Western Pacific, Latin America, etc. Specifically, there are actually developed countries, such as Poland. , the Czech Republic, Estonia, and also developing countries such as China, Vietnam, Brazil, and Turkey. The average life expectancy in these countries is between 75 and 80 years old, and China is at this level.
This also proves that the economies of these countries are developing rapidly, the overall social development is relatively stable, and the public medical level is very high.
The United States is actually very embarrassed. Due to the impact of the epidemic, the death toll has soared. According to its official data, more than 1 million people have died from the epidemic. Of course, the actual number is definitely higher. Therefore, the average life expectancy in the United States has declined for two consecutive years, and is now 76.6 years.
Finally, let’s take a look at the excellent regions
As can be seen from the distribution map, they include South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and some regions in Western Europe, Northern Europe, and Southern Europe. , the average life span exceeds 80 years, with Japan being the highest, reaching 84.62 years.
Everyone must be aware of the importance of primitive accumulation to a country, and these countries also carried out industrialization earlier, but environmental problems followed, and they were the countries that paid attention to the link earlier. The ecological environment has been improved, medical technology has developed rapidly, and living standards have been qualitatively improved. It is not surprising that the average life expectancy in these countries exceeds 80 years.
With the improvement of living standards, it seems that everyone is living longer and longer. In the future, China's average life expectancy will definitely reach an excellent water bottle. However, everyone must also recognize the reality. As more and more people get older, various chronic diseases will become a major threat. Therefore, social consciousness is very important. Only by working together can the people and the country achieve a kind of harmony.