Prognosis
Swedish Life Expectancy Is Set to Drop Due to the Pandemic
Sweden’s decision not to impose a lockdown remains controversial.
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Life expectancy is falling in Sweden, which the country’s statistics agency says is directly tied to the coronavirus pandemic.