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3/1/2007-- LIFE expectancy in Japan has risen, with that of women, the world's longest, extending by nearly a year, the health ministry said.

Women's life expectancy increased to 85.52 years in 2005 from 84.60 years in 2000, and men's to 78.56 years from 77.72 years.

(Contributed by Scotsman.com)