I read somewhere that the life expectancy of the Japanese was shortened due to the Hiroshima bombings. Really?

Question

And also due to the Nagasaki bombings?

Answer 1

Japan is 6th in life expectancy

1 Andorra 83.51 2006 est. —
2 Macau (PRC) 82.19 2006 est. 2
3 San Marino 81.71 2006 est. 3
4 Singapore 81.71 2006 est. —
5 Hong Kong (PRC) 81.59 2006 est. 4
6 Japan 81.25 2006 est.



Japan’s Life expectancy at birth is:
total: 81.15 years (2005 est.)
male: 77.86 years
female: 84.61 years

Answer 2

The Hiroshima & Nagasaki bombings undoubtedly reduced the life expectancies in both of those areas. However, the use of the A-bomb probably saved millions of Japanese lives by preventing a mile-by-mile infantry conquest of the islands (with a cameo role by the Red Army, fresh from the literal rape of eastern Germany). And today of course the Japanese have the highest life expectancy in the world.

Answer 3

The life expectancy of Japanese was lengthened by both bombs. As a result of the bombs and the quick surrender, there was no need for Japanese to stand on their beaches and meet G.I.'s with wooden spears. As a result, Japanese fatalities were fewer, and with improved living conditions soon after, they lived longer lives than would have been expected otherwise.

Answer 4

Radiation may last 250,000 years in the after glow. Many factors seem to be involved including socio and economic issues post, during and prior to dropping the big ones.

Answer 5

For decads after, in the generl area of the bombings, there were still people dieing from radiation. so, its might have in those areas, But not now. Japan has the higest life expenctincy in the world

Answer 6

Right on both counts. It's because of the radiation fallout from the atomic bombs.

It will no doubt be this way for generations to come.

Answer 7

Yeah, it was about two seconds from the air raid warnings.