Assam Records Lowest Life Expectancy in Northeast at 66 Years, Say Experts
Why in News?
- The recent publication of the Economic Survey, Assam, 2023–24, brought attention to the state’s life expectancy statistics. Experts emphasize the need for targeted interventions to address health and socio-economic challenges, including improving adult literacy, nutrition, access to safe drinking water, poverty eradication, regular health checkups, effective immunization programs, and comprehensive awareness campaigns.
Important Key Points:
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Lowest Life Expectancy: Assam’s life expectancy at birth is 66.9 years, the lowest among Indian states.
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Comparison with National Average: The national average life expectancy is 69.42 years, highlighting Assam’s lag.
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Regional Disparities: Kerala reports the highest life expectancy at 75.3 years, contrasting sharply with Assam’s figures.
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Contributing Factors: Challenges such as high infant mortality rates, inadequate healthcare access, and prevalent diseases contribute to the low life expectancy.
