Life expectancy up seven years
The average life expectancy for a girl born in 2008 is 82 while for boys it is 77, according to a new Erasmus University report.
The new figures are seven years up on 50 years ago. Four of the seven extra years can be attributed to better healthcare, the researchers said.
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