May 18, 2007

Life Expectancy 37 for Sierra Leone men, 86 for Japanese Women

Link: Salon.com | News Wires.

Sierra Leone registered the shortest male life expectancy at 37 years -- the same as that of girls in Swaziland, who were at the bottom of the female list, WHO's "World Health Statistics 2007" show.

Females in Japan, who traditionally lead the world tables, have a life expectancy of 86 years, the same as last year's statistics. San Marino men, who tied with Japanese men last year at 79, added a year to get ahead.

Men in the United States have a 75-year life expectancy; U.S. women could reach 80.

Posted by Anupam Chander on May 18, 2007 at 03:06 PM | Permalink