Life Expectancy from Colonial Times to Present

  • 47 year life expentancy

    Social work implications: Focus on short-term interventions, child welfare, and addressing immediate social issues like poverty and poor working conditions.
  • 78 year life expectancy

    Social work implications: Increased focus on long-term care, elder support, and chronic illness management as people live longer.
  • 76 year life expectancy

    Social work implications: Emphasis on aging populations, mental health services, and addressing systemic healthcare challenges.