LIFE EXPECTANCIES
The highest present-day life expectancy belongs to the women in Norway (77 years) and the men in Sweden (72 years).
In most European countries and the Americas, men and women can expect to live to be over 60. On the other hand, most African countries report life expectancy of under 50 years.
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Prominent people live longer than the average person, despite the strains of fighting their way to the top, a study indicates.
Famous scientists rank first in longevity, followed by clergymen, educators, and military men. Executives, judges, and lawyers are farther down the longevity scale.
The shortest life spans (of successful people) are those of writers, editors, and correspondents.
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