One culture shock since my arrival in Canada is seeing people in their 70s whose parents are still alive.

The first time I heard it, I was genuinely surprised. Imagine meeting a man/woman in their 70s or sometimes in their 80s with adult grandchildren, yet both his mom and dad are still alive and living in a retirement or nursing home.

In Canada, the average life expectancy is about 83 years, while in Nigeria it is around 55–56 years.

Wondering why there’s such a huge difference? Here’s some of the major reasons:
▪︎ Better access to quality healthcare
▪︎ Lower infant and maternal mortality rates
▪︎ Access to clean water and proper sanitation
▪︎ Better nutrition and food security
▪︎ Stronger healthcare systems that focus on prevention and early treatment
▪︎ Better road safety and emergency medical services

It really makes you appreciate how much healthcare, infrastructure, and quality of life can impact how long people live.

Have you ever met someone in their 70s or 80s whose parents were still alive? What was your reaction? What’s the biggest culture shock you’ve experienced living abroad?
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