Where Data Tells the Story
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Parts of already Africa battle a perfect storm of difficult living conditions: poor nutrition, not enough clean water, and violence.
However, the biggest difference between life expectancies of Africans and residents of high-income regions are for those before the age of 5 and after 60.
This is because both babies and older adults have a need for more specific medical attention.
However, this medical care doesn't need to be expensive. Even access to basic antibiotics can prevent premature deaths, leading to longer life expectancies.