Describe some of the ways life expectancy is shaped by geography, that is, how does where a person is born, lives, or works shape how long they are likely to live?

how long residents are likely to live

Life expectancy is defined as the number of years a person is expected to live. This life expectancy can be influenced or affected by so many factors e. g geographic location, quality of health, work.

Quality of life you live affects life expectancy e. g an addict who smokes and consumes a lot of alcohol cannot live longer than a person who eats healthy foods. A person born in a remote area where there is inadequate or no access to quality health care system can be exposed to certain sicknesses, diseases which can reduce their life expectancy. Researchers have found out that skilled workers have a greater life expectancy of about 8 years longer compared to unskilled workers.