Life Expectancy Low In Telugu States

Hyderabad: According to the data compiled by the Sample Registration System (SRS) under the Census office, the life expectancy at 68.5 years for individuals in both the Telugu states is lower than 12 other states.

The data was taken for the period of 2010-14 when Andhra Pradesh and Telangana were one state.

Meanwhile, Kerala stands with highest life expectancy in the country at 74.9 years, while a male has a life expectancy of 72 years and female 77.8 years.

The main reason attributed for lower life expectancy in the Telugu states is higher infant mortality rate (IMR) than in Kerala making life expectancy at birth lower. IMR is the number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births. Surprisingly, Kerala stands at 13 while the two Telugu states stand at 39

However, in both the Telugu states, life expectancy for a male is 66.3 years and for female 70.8. Incidentally, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are lower in life expectancy compared to other South Indian states.

The main reason attributed for lower life expectancy in the Telugu states is higher infant mortality rate (IMR) than in Kerala making life expectancy at birth lower. IMR is the number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births. Surprisingly, Kerala stands at 13 while the two Telugu states stand at 39.

The data highlights a stark contrast showing that in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana life expectancy is higher in urban areas than rural areas. The life expectancy is 72.8 years for an urban person, while it is 66.9 years in rural areas.

Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir has the highest life expectancy in urban areas at 76.2.