By 2022, COVID Pandemic had Shaved 1.6 Years from Global Life Expectancy, Research Reveals

A recent study published in The Lancet reveals a startling decline in global life expectancy, dropping by 1.6 years from 2019 to 2021, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The research analyzed data from over 200 countries and territories, showing a significant increase in death rates and highlighting the pandemic's toll on global health.

Despite these setbacks, the study notes overall progress in global health over the past 72 years but underscores the need for proactive policies to address demographic shifts and health challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. Read more from UMN here.