U.S. Life Expectancy Reaches Record High of 79 Years in 2024
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Summary
The article reports that U.S. life expectancy has reached a new record high of 79 years for babies born in 2024, representing an increase of more than half a year from 2023 and the highest level since 1900. However, despite this improvement, the U.S. still lags behind most other developed countries in life expectancy. The data comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and indicates positive trends in American longevity.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledThe average American born in 2024 is now expected to live to age 79.
That life expectancy is more than a half-year longer than it was in 2023 and greater than in any prior year going back to 1900.
It was still lower than that of most other developed countries.
Americans are living longer than ever but still well behind the life expectancy of other developed countries.
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