Life expectancy in Israel is one of the longest in the world, according to the UN Demographic Yearbook, published here today. According to the report, Israel is among seven countries in which life expectancy is more than 70 years. The countries, apart from Israel are: Sweden (with the longest life expectancy of 72 years among males), Norway. The Netherlands, Denmark, Iceland and Japan.
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