Health of older women in developed countries continues to improve: Gap with developing countries grows
Monday, September 2, 2013 - 10:30
in Health & Medicine
Measures taken in developed countries to reduce noncommunicable diseases -- the leading causes of death globally -- have improved the life expectancy of women aged 50 years and older over the last 20 to 30 years. But, according to a study the gap in life expectancy between such women in rich and poor countries is growing.