(ANSA) - Rome, November 13 - Italian life expectancy has
risen almost 10 years in the last four decades, the 13th
Meridiano salute report said Tuesday.
Since the establishment of the national health service in
1978, it said, better lifestyles, medical progress and greater
awareness of the importance of prevention have boosted average
life expectancy from 73.3 years to 83.3.
Life expectancy up 10 yrs in 40 yrs
From 73.3 to 83.3