A Global Look at Longevity

Sierra Leone
Life expectancy at birth: 55.3
Sierra Leone is plagued by both the worlds highest maternal mortality and under-5 child mortality rates.
Issouf Sanogo / AFP / Getty

Sierra Leone
Life expectancy at birth: 55.3
Sierra Leone is plagued by both the world's highest maternal mortality and under-5 child mortality rates.

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