Life expectancy is rising
Globally, both male and female life expectancy increased by six years from 1990 to 2012, but the gains were highest in low-income countries, which saw an increase of about nine years for both men and women. There's still substantial inequality between rich and poor countries; male life expectancy is 15.6 years higher in high-income countries compared to low-income ones, and female life expectancy is 18.9 years higher. But the gap is slowly closing, even as rich countries continue to make gains as well.