Hassan Ghazizadeh Hashemi, the Minister of Health, Treatment, and Medical Education, states: 'The average life expectancy in the country is 73 years, but the useful life of Iranians is currently about 62 years due to disabilities and complications arising from diseases.' According to the latest report from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), life expectancy in Iran in 2014 was estimated at 70.89 years, placing Iran 149th out of 224 countries worldwide. The report indicates that the leading countries in life expectancy are Monaco, Macau, Japan, Singapore, and San Marino. Life expectancy in Monaco, the top country on this list, was projected to be just under 90 years (89.57) in 2014. At the bottom of the CIA's life expectancy list, which estimates data for 2014, are Chad, South Africa, Guinea-Bissau, Afghanistan, and Swaziland. Life expectancy in Chad, the lowest-ranked country, is estimated at less than 50 years (49.44). Iraq and Honduras rank above Iran in this list, while Bangladesh and Kazakhstan rank below Iran. According to the IRNA news agency, the Minister of Health, Treatment, and Medical Education of the 11th government also criticized the situation of informal settlements in Iran, reporting the existence of 'about 700 informal settlements in Iran,' where, according to Ghazizadeh Hashemi, 'over 10.5 million people' live. The Minister emphasized that 'by the end of September this year, all the marginalized population in Iranian cities will benefit from health and treatment services and will be covered by insurance.' According to Hassan Ghazizadeh Hashemi, 'the provision of free health services will also be implemented in other urban areas of the country after the marginalized population.'
Health Minister: 'The Useful Life of Iranians' is About 62 Years
Iran's Health Minister announced that while the average life expectancy is 73 years, the useful life of Iranians is only about 62 years due to health issues. He also highlighted the significant number of informal settlements and pledged to extend health services to marginalized populations. This situation reflects ongoing health and social challenges in Iran.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Iran's Health Minister announced that while the average life expectancy is 73 years, the 'useful life' of Iranians is only about 62 years due to health complications. He also addressed the issue of informal settlements and promised to extend health services to marginalized populations.
- Average life expectancy in Iran is 73 years, but useful life is only 62 years.
- There are approximately 700 informal settlements in Iran housing over 10.5 million people.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran faces various health challenges, including high rates of disability and chronic diseases, exacerbated by socio-economic factors. Informal settlements are a significant issue, often lacking basic services.
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