📊 Life Expectancy in Kazakhstan: Trends, Challenges, and Future Prospects
Between 2019 and 2023, Kazakhstan experienced significant changes in life expectancy. These metrics reflect the state of healthcare, the overall well-being of the population, and key factors influencing life expectancy dynamics.
📈 Key Statistics:
• Recovery Post-Pandemic: After a sharp decline to 70.38 years in 2021, the average life expectancy rebounded to 75.1 years by 2023.
• Gender Gap: Women live an average of 8.07 years longer than men, although this gap has narrowed from 8.25 years in 2019.
• Regional Differences: Southern regions like Turkestan have a higher life expectancy (74.9 years) compared to northern areas (73.1 years).
💡 Key Challenges:
1. Healthcare Deficiencies:
• Overburdened medical facilities in major cities.
• Limited access to healthcare services in remote areas.
2. Socio-Economic Conditions:
• Higher standards of living and better healthcare access in regions with higher incomes.
• Limited opportunities in less developed regions.
3. Environmental Risks:
• Air and water pollution directly impact population health.
• High mortality rates from respiratory diseases in industrial zones.
🌍 Factors Affecting Life Expectancy:
• Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of mortality, accounting for over 50% of deaths.
• The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated issues with access to planned medical care and increased mortality from chronic illnesses.
📢 Read the full analysis on the Economy KZ information portal at economyKZ.org!
https://economykz.org/?p=11229&lang=en
Between 2019 and 2023, Kazakhstan experienced significant changes in life expectancy. These metrics reflect the state of healthcare, the overall well-being of the population, and key factors influencing life expectancy dynamics.
📈 Key Statistics:
• Recovery Post-Pandemic: After a sharp decline to 70.38 years in 2021, the average life expectancy rebounded to 75.1 years by 2023.
• Gender Gap: Women live an average of 8.07 years longer than men, although this gap has narrowed from 8.25 years in 2019.
• Regional Differences: Southern regions like Turkestan have a higher life expectancy (74.9 years) compared to northern areas (73.1 years).
💡 Key Challenges:
1. Healthcare Deficiencies:
• Overburdened medical facilities in major cities.
• Limited access to healthcare services in remote areas.
2. Socio-Economic Conditions:
• Higher standards of living and better healthcare access in regions with higher incomes.
• Limited opportunities in less developed regions.
3. Environmental Risks:
• Air and water pollution directly impact population health.
• High mortality rates from respiratory diseases in industrial zones.
🌍 Factors Affecting Life Expectancy:
• Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of mortality, accounting for over 50% of deaths.
• The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated issues with access to planned medical care and increased mortality from chronic illnesses.
📢 Read the full analysis on the Economy KZ information portal at economyKZ.org!
https://economykz.org/?p=11229&lang=en