COVID-19 Cuts Life Expectancy by Decades, Study Finds
New research reveals the stark impact of COVID-19 on life expectancy. Studies show people who died from the disease would have lived an average of 10 more years. This finding challenges the notion that only 'elderly people who were going to die anyway' were affected.
The studies, driven by the need to sustain researchers' work, found that the impact of COVID-19 on life expectancy is similar to that of heart disease. Men who died from COVID-19 died 14 years earlier than normal, and women died 12 years earlier. Even accounting for underlying health conditions, men lost an average of 13 years, and women lost 11 years. In the US, people lost an average of 14 years, and in the UK, it was 11 years.
These findings could help policymakers balance the effects of social distancing measures. Despite the risk of losing more lives, governments worldwide rushed to normalize their countries. The studies, conducted by various international teams, do not include those who have recovered from COVID-19, so no reduction in lifespan is expected for them.
The research underscores the significant loss of life expectancy due to COVID-19, challenging the perception that only the elderly were at risk. These findings can inform future policy decisions and public health measures.
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