LIFE EXPECTANCY RISING, BUT UN REPORT SHOWS 'MAJOR' RICH-POOR LONGEVITY DIVIDE PERSISTS

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "UNNews" <UNNews@un.org>
Date: May 15, 2014 1:00 PM
Subject: LIFE EXPECTANCY RISING, BUT UN REPORT SHOWS ‘MAJOR’ RICH-POOR LONGEVITY DIVIDE PERSISTS
To: <news11@ny-mail-p-lb-028.ptc.un.org>
Cc:

Web version   New York May 15 2014 1:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  An elderly Mongolian herder drinks fermented mare’s milk in Ulaanbaatar. Photo: World Bank/Dave Lawrence LIFE EXPECTANCY RISING, BUT UN REPORT SHOWS ‘MAJOR’ RICH-POOR LONGEVITY DIVIDE PERSISTS People everywhere are living longer, the United Nations health agency today reported, mostly because fewer children are dying, certain diseases are in check, and tobacco use is down, but conditions in low-income countries continue to plague life quality there. Read more RELATED Road injuries, depression top adolescent health challenges - UN agency Road traffic injuries, HIV/AIDS and suicide are the top killers of adolescents globally, while depression is the predominant cause of illness and disability, the United Nations reported today, urging a stronger focus on the health of boys and girls in their pre- and teen years. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media