India, June 15 -- Public health indicators demonstrate a massive shift in longevity for the Chinese population between 1960 and 2023.
Rapid Early Gains
The data begins in 1960 with a life expectancy of 33.419 years. A sharp recovery followed immediately, with the average jumping to 40.158 in 1961 and 50.959 in 1962. This momentum carried through the 1960s, ending the decade at 55.988 years in 1969. By 1970, the figure reached 56.824, representing a significant increase from the start of the prior decade.
Decades of Steady Growth
Following the initial volatility, China entered a period of consistent improvement across several decades.
* By 1975, the average reached 60.952 years.
* The 1980s saw the figure rise from 64.243 in 1980 to 67.9...