A recent study published in The Lancet indicates that life expectancy in Gaza has plummeted from 75.5 years to 40.5 years during Israel's conflict, marking a staggering 34.9-year decrease. This figure is conservative, excluding deaths from starvation and disease. Men experienced a more significant drop, losing an average of 38 years, while women lost 30. If missing persons under rubble are counted, life expectancy may further decline to 36.1 years. Palestinian officials estimate over 14,000 individuals remain trapped, complicating accurate death toll assessments.
This study reveals that the life expectancy of Palestinians in Gaza dropped drastically by nearly 35 years within a year of the ongoing violence, highlighting severe humanitarian crises.
The findings suggest that the estimates provided are conservative, as they do not include the indirect deaths caused by starvation, disease, or those unaccounted for under rubble.
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