The study found that men with family incomes higher than Rs 100,000 had five years of extra life expectancy over men with family incomes under Rs 50,000. Their study found women with family incomes greater than Rs 100,000 a year had three years extra life expectancy than women with family incomes below Rs 50,000. Men with family incomes higher than Rs 100,000 had five years of extra life expectancy over men with family incomes under Rs 50,000. The findings also show differences in longevity linked to castes and religion — although smaller than those linked to education or wealth. (See chart)The life expectancy levels are lower than present-day life expectancy because, the researcher say, their estimates refer to the year 1998-99.

Source: The Telegraph February 17, 2019 23:37 UTC