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Radio 4,1 min

The sound of living longer

World at One

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Generally we're all living longer, but there are some interesting exceptions and not necessarily in less developed countries. In fact life spans are shortening for some groups in some of the richest countries in the world. Neal Razzell illustrates how global mortality figures are changing. (Image: An older man and woman seated. Credit: BBC)

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