Jim Devine wrote: > > What were life expectancies in Cuba in 1959? > > "Cuban achievements in health care since 1959 were a consequence of > the full commitment to health care by the state, the planned economy, > and mass participation. In 1959 the infant mortality rate was 60/1000 > live births and life expectancy was 65.1 years.
So Cuban life expectancy has improved from 65 to 75-80 years in 45 years. Life expectancy in India has improved from 35 to 65 years during 1950-2000. Countries in East and South East Asia have performed better than India. Ulhas
