There is a significant difference in average life expectancy among people living in different countries around the world. According to the latest OECD data, the average life expectancy in OECD countries was 81.1 years in 2023, while in several countries, including Spain, Japan, and Switzerland, it was above 80 years. In comparison, according to World Bank data for 2024, life expectancy at birth in Pakistan was approximately 68 years. This difference raises an important question: why do people in some countries live longer, while average life expectancy in Pakistan is relatively lower?

Japan is particularly notable among the countries with high life expectancy. Spain, Switzerland, Italy, South Korea, and Singapore are also among the countries where people tend to live longer. According to the OECD, life expectancy at birth in Japan was 84.1 years in 2023.

In societies with high life expectancy, attention is generally given to maintaining a balanced diet.

In societies with high life expectancy, attention is generally given to maintaining a balanced diet.

Life expectancy is a statistical average. It does not mean that every person will necessarily live for 84 or 85 years. Rather, it represents the average number of years a newborn is expected to live under current conditions. However, longevity alone is not the only important factor; living a healthy and active life is equally important.

Japan is considered one of the world’s leading examples of longevity. In Japanese society, a balanced diet, consumption of fish, vegetables, and other traditional foods,........

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