Bangladesh Sample Vital Statistics 2023

Editorial

Why is the average lifespan decreasing?

In the history of human civilization, the average lifespan of humans has been considered a blessing. According to available data, around 20,000 years ago, the average lifespan of humans was only 30 years. However, following the Agricultural Revolution 10,000 years ago, it increased to 38 years. After the Industrial Revolution, the global average lifespan reached 75 years.