Life Expectancy in Iraq (2000–2022): A Trigger to the Revamp Health System and Public Health Policies

Life expectancy at birth is one of the most critical indicators of a population's health, reflecting the cumulative effects of healthcare access, lifestyle, socioeconomic factors, and public health strategies (1). Between 2000 and 2022, life expectancy trends in Iraq were shaped by political i...

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Main Authors: Salman Rawaf, Celine Tabche, David L. Rawaf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: College of Medicine University of Baghdad 2025-04-01
Series:مجلة كلية الطب
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Online Access:https://www.iqjmc.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/19JFacMedBaghdad36/article/view/3125
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Summary:Life expectancy at birth is one of the most critical indicators of a population's health, reflecting the cumulative effects of healthcare access, lifestyle, socioeconomic factors, and public health strategies (1). Between 2000 and 2022, life expectancy trends in Iraq were shaped by political instability, conflicts, economic sanctions, and evolving risk factors such as lifestyle-related diseases, environmental hazards, and fragmented health services. This article explores these trends, focuses on statistical data and regional comparisons, and recommends actions to address Iraq’s public health challenges.
ISSN:0041-9419
2410-8057