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Japanese life expectancy dropped in 2022, marking the second consecutive year of decline, according to a health ministry survey in Japan.
Average life expectancy for men decreased by 0.42 years to 81.05, and for women by 0.49 years to 87.09.
The decline is largely attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a significant increase in related deaths.
COVID-19 reduced life expectancy by 0.12 years for men and 0.13 years for women in 2022.
Cancer is projected to be the leading cause of death, shortening life expectancy by 3.19 years for men and 2.74 years for women.
Japanese women had the world's highest average life expectancy in 2022, while Japanese men ranked fourth.
