Covid-19 Could Lead To Declines In Life Expectancy

A new global study examining period life expectancy finds that the pandemic could lead to a short-term decline in life expectancy in many areas of the world.

The study, published in the journal PLOS One, shows that unless we can contain the spread of Covid-19, it will most likely result in a reduction in life expectancy in those regions that are most affected by the disease. The research looked at the effects of Covid-19-related deaths on life expectancy in four large regions involving different rates of infection among different age groups.