decreased life expectancy among older people during the covid-19 pandemic: a public health issue

Decreased life expectancy is considered as a key indicator of human development. obviously, the increase in mortality, especially in vulnerable groups such as older people, leads to a major disruption in the human development of countries. on the other hand, the destructive social and economic effects of covid-19 on human life further reduce their life expectancy. social and economic effects are associated with declining incomes, poverty, and consequently reduced life expectancy, especially among older people, who are the poorer sections of society in terms of income. therefore, it is suggested that policymakers and health managers make appropriate decisions such as timely vaccination of older people, future treatment measures, and appropriate behavioral changes to control the disease and improve life expectancy among older people during the covid-19 pandemic