Czechs have lower life expectancy than people in most other EU states

Czechs have a lower life expectancy than people in most other EU states, according to a report published by Eurostat, the European Union's Statistical Office. Female life expectancy in 27 EU countries is 81 years, male life expectancy is 75. In the Czech Republic the official figures are 79 and 72 respectively. Experts say this discrepancy is likely to last at least until 2050.