Life Expectancy Increase

Definition

Life expectancy increase refers to the rise in the average number of years that individuals are expected to live based on current health and mortality trends.

Analogy

Imagine life expectancy as your phone's battery life. Over time, technology improves and we get phones with better battery life - just like how advancements in healthcare have led us to have longer life expectancies.

Related terms

Mortality Rate: This is the measure of the number of deaths in a particular population during a specific period.

Infant Mortality Rate: This term refers to the number of deaths per 1,000 live births of children under one year of age.

Public Health Initiatives: These are efforts made by local or national organizations aimed at improving various aspects of community health.