Shanghai: Women’s Life Expectancy 81.81

The life expectancy at birth for female reached 81.81in Shanghai in 2003, up from 81.63 in the previousyear, according to a new report on the status ofwomen and children in the city in 2003. The reportwas released jointly by Shanghai Women andChildren’s Committee and the Shanghai StatisticsBureau.The higher life expectancy was evidence that womenin Shanghai have benefited from greater nationaleconomic growth, healthier lifestyles and bettermedical services.In other areas, two key indicato…