OECD Study Reveals Germany’s Life Expectancy Falls Below EU Average for the First Time
According to an OECD study, Germany’s life expectancy has dipped to 81.2 years, falling below the EU average for the first time despite being the highest spender on health care within the EU. This decline is attributed to slower growth in life expectancy compared to countries like Spain, Italy, and Switzerland. The OECD calls for improved elderly health initiatives, highlighting a significant impact of chronic diseases and calling attention to the lack of medical personnel in Europe.