life expectancy – The News Times

Air pollution shortens life expectancy in Bangladesh by average 4.8 yrs: AQLI

- Times Report - August 28, 2024August 28, 2024

Bangladesh is the world's most polluted country and fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) shortens the average Bangladeshi resident's life expectancy by 4.8 years, relative to what it would be if the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline of 5 µg/m³ was met, says a new global report released on Wednesday. Some areas

Life expectancy at birth increases to 72.4 yrs: BBS

National

- Times Report - June 13, 2023June 13, 2023

The life expectancy at birth in Bangladesh has slightly increased to 72.4 years in 2022 up from 72.3 years in 2021. The life expectancy at birth for male also increased to 70.8 years in 2022 up from 70.6 years in 2021. On the other hand, the life expectancy at birth for

World’s worst air pollution slashes 7 years off life expectancy in Bangladesh

Article

- Mahadi Al Hasnat - June 18, 2022June 21, 2022

Air pollution in Bangladesh is the worst in the world, contributing to a reduction of nearly seven years in the average life expectancy, according to a new study. In the most polluted areas of the country, life expectancy is reduced by 8.1 years, according to the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI)