India, June 3 -- Longitudinal data from Belize indicates a progressive increase in citizen longevity despite intermittent historical fluctuations.
Record Highs in 2023
Belize reached new longevity milestones in 2023, surpassing previous historical data. Female life expectancy hit a record 76.495 years, while the male average reached 70.928 years. This upward movement follows a recovery from a brief downturn observed between 2020 and 2021.
Persistent Gender Longevity Gap
Females have consistently outlived males since record-keeping began in 1960.
* In 1960, females lived 59.542 years, approximately four years longer than males at 55.357.
* By 1985, the female average exceeded 70 years while the male average remained at 66.462.
* The curr...