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Covid's Impact: Global Life Expectancy Decline
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A Lancet study reports a global 1.6-year drop in life expectancy during the first two years of Covid-19, with the US showing the highest excess mortality rate among high-wealth nations. Mortality rates surged globally, with a significant impact on global health and life expectancy.
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