Here’s the translation into American English:
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According to preliminary data for 2024, life expectancy at birth in the European Union stands at 81.7 years, representing an increase of 0.3 years compared to 2023. This information was released by Eurostat in a recent report highlighting demographic trends in the region.
According to the report, 15 countries exceed the EU average in terms of life expectancy. Italy and Sweden hold the top position with a life expectancy of 84.1 years, closely followed by Spain at 84.0 years. This context reflects advancements in quality of life and health in these countries.
On the opposite end, the data shows that Bulgaria has the lowest life expectancy in the EU at 75.9 years, followed by Romania at 76.6 years and Latvia at 76.7 years. These figures highlight the health disparities that persist within the Union.
Compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, 24 of the 26 analyzed countries have seen an increase in life expectancy. The largest increases have been recorded in Lithuania, where life expectancy grew by 1.1 years, and in the Czech Republic, Latvia, and Romania, each with an increase of 1.0 years. However, the Netherlands is the only nation reporting a decrease of -0.2 years. Spain, for its part, has maintained expected stability in its figures, while France reports a slight increase of 0.1 years.
These data underscore a positive trend in public health in the European Union, despite the repercussions of the pandemic. However, they also highlight the need to address health and quality of life disparities among member countries. As these reports are analyzed, it remains to be seen how public health policies will adapt to ensure that all European citizens can enjoy a longer and healthier life.
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via: MiMub in Spanish
