Life Expectancy of a Person

U.S. life expectancy hit record high

US life expectancy reached a record high in 2024 as deaths from drug overdose and Covid-19 dropped

People in the United States can expect to live longer than ever, as death rates returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2024.

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U.S. life expectancy hits a new high as deaths from overdoses and COVID fall

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Life expectancy in United States hits all-time high: CDC

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U.S. life expectancy hits all-time high

The latest death data for the U.S. are in, and they paint an optimistic picture: The average American born in 2024 is now expected to live to age 79.

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Life expectancy in U.S. hit record high of 79 years in 2024, CDC says

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Drop in Drug Overdoses Boosts U.S. Life Expectancy to All-Time High

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US Life Expectancy Hit an All-Time High in 2024, CDC Says

Deaths from unintentional injuries — a category that includes drug overdoses — fell the most, dropping more than 14% in 2024.

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U.S. life expectancy reached new high in 2024: Here are the leading causes of death

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U.S. life expectancy hit record high in 2024: CDC report

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Genetics play a larger part in lifespan than previously thought

A person’s genes play a far greater role in likely lifespan than previously thought, according to a major new study published Thursday in the journal Science

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Just a few extra minutes of exercise and sleep a day can extend life expectancy: study

Two new studies have found that small improvements in day-to-day life can have substantial impacts on life expectancy.

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US life expectancy climbed to 79 as overdoses eased, but gaps stayed wide

It’s pretty much good news all the way around,” as final federal statistics indicated that Americans could expect to live longer than ever, on average, National Center for Health Statistics researcher Robert Anderson said.