...Jerusalem’s Taub Center for Social Policy Studies has just produced a study that links longevity of Israeli men and military service, which contributes to improved physical fitness.
The study did not examine such a possible link in women or look specifically at ultra-Orthodox men, few of whom serve in the IDF.
The average life expectancy for men in Israel is around 81 years, compared to the OECD average of 77.7 and a world average of 68.8 years. This figure ranks Israel in second place in the world out of 170 countries, alongside Iceland, Singapore and Switzerland, with only San Marino ranking higher.
Considering other variables that influence longevity ‐ including wealth and education levels, the health system and the country’s general demographic profile ‐ the Israeli advantage is significant and growing.
Don't know about that - I've started smoking in the service. On the other hand, I did learn that bad things can happen to me - which possitively affects my driving. |