Great news! China’s average life expectancy soared to 79 years in 2024, marking a 0.4-year increase from 2023, according to Lei Haichao, head of the National Health Commission. 🌟
This achievement not only surpasses the targets set in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) ahead of schedule but also places China among the top countries globally. 📈
Lei highlighted that reaching this milestone has been a challenging journey, especially since countries with high life expectancy typically see annual increases of just 0.1 to 0.2 years. 📊
Data from 53 middle- and high-income countries ranks China fourth, and within the G20 nations, a 79-year life expectancy secures the tenth spot. 🏅
This success is attributed to China’s rich traditional culture, healthy lifestyle choices, the Healthy China initiative, and a strong focus on health development. 🥗🏃♂️
These efforts have directly contributed to the significant improvement in public health, ensuring a brighter, healthier future for the Chinese people. 🌈✨
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China's average life expectancy reaches 79 years in 2024: official
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