Accra:The average life expectancy in Azerbaijan has exceeded 77 years, according to Ramik Guliyev, head of the Health Policy Department of the Ministry of Health. This announcement was made at an international scientific-practical conference dedicated to World Lung Health Day, organized by the Ministry and the Scientific Research Institute of Lung Diseases.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, Guliyev noted an increase in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases in Azerbaijan. These diseases have become more predominant in the country's medical and biological landscape in recent years.

Guliyev also mentioned that the global average life expectancy has risen above 73 years, while in Azerbaijan, it surpassed 77 years by the end of 2025. He stressed the importance of focusing on the quality of health during these additional years, acknowledging the significant impact of non-communicable diseases on increased life expectancy.