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Japanese women lead world in life expectancy for 41st straight yr, men 7th
TOKYO - The average life expectancy for Japanese women and men in 2025 increased compared with the previous year as the mortality rate for some forms of cancer and heart disease declined, with women ranking first in the world for the 41st straight... Read more.
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