India, June 1 -- Long-term health trends in the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda reveal a significant and steady increase in life expectancy for both genders since the mid-twentieth century.
Historic Growth in Survival Rates
The initial decades following 1960 saw rapid improvements in mortality statistics.
* Female life expectancy rose from 64.755 years in 1960 to 71.966 by 1970.
* Male figures followed a similar trajectory, starting at 60.117 in 1960 and reaching 66.315 years within a decade. By 1986, women were expected to live 76.603 years, while men reached 70.969 years.
Persistent Gender Longevity Gaps
Despite overall progress, a clear gap remains between the sexes regarding projected lifespan.
* In the year 2000, females av...