Ontario K–8 curriculum · Glossary

life expectancy

Definition

Life expectancy is the typical number of years someone is predicted to live, like how a baby born today might be expected to live until their late 70s. This number changes based on things like when and where you live, and even your gender.

life expectancy is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.

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