Karunarathne, MBuddhika, PPriyamantha, AMayogya, PJayathilaka, RDayapathirana, N2025-04-072025-04-072025-03-06Karunarathne M, Buddhika P, Priyamantha A, Mayogya P, Jayathilaka R, Dayapathirana N. Restoring life expectancy in low-income countries: the combined impact of COVID-19, health expenditure, GDP, and child mortality. BMC Public Health. 2025 Mar 6;25(1):894. doi: 10.1186/s12889-025-22109-4. PMID: 40050818; PMCID: PMC11884026.1471-2458https://rda.sliit.lk/handle/123456789/4059Background: Life expectancy is a vital indicator of a country's health and progress. Low-income countries face uncertainty regarding the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by health expenditure levels, concerns over rising child mortality rates, and decreasing per capita income. These factors challenge life expectancy and demand urgent attention. This study aims to identify patterns, challenges, and opportunities to improve life expectancy in these countries through better health policies and resource allocation.enCOVID-19Child Mortality RateHealth ExpenditureLife ExpectancyPer capita incomeArticledoi: 10.1186/s12889-025-22109-4