India, June 15 -- Switzerland has experienced a consistent and significant upward trajectory in the average lifespan of its citizens over the past sixty years.
Post War Growth to 1980
In 1960, the life expectancy for an individual in Switzerland was recorded at 71.31 years. The following decades saw incremental but steady gains as the nation developed:
* The average reached 73.02 years by 1970.
* By 1980, the figure had risen to 75.46 years.
* Data from 1985 shows a further increase to 76.73 years.
Crossing the Eighty Year Milestone
The late twentieth century and early 2000s marked a period of rapid advancement in Swiss longevity. While 1990 saw a life expectancy of 77.24 years, the country officially broke the 80 year barrier shortly a...