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Report shows decline in Australian life expectancy in 2022
By ABC NEWS (Australia)Published : July 2, 2024 - 14:05
Australia's life expectancy has fallen for the first time since the mid-1990s. The decline isn't much -- and a male and female born in 2020 to 2022 can still expect to live on average just over 81 years and 85 years respectively. But Australia’s population is ageing -- with more people living with a chronic disease and spending more time in ill health. Health economist -- Dr Martin Hensher says the COVID pandemic has had an impact in the decrease.