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The state’s life expectancy was lower in 2024 than in 2019, according to an analysis, but primarily as a result of causes of death other than Covid. By Emily Baumgaertner Nunn See more of our coverage ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. NEW YORK — U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 — the highest mark in American history. It’s the result ...

Life expectancy in the United States is rising nearly as quickly as it fell at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic as deaths from Covid-19 and drug overdoses drop. After falling 2.4 years between 2019 ...

NEW YORK – U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 — the highest mark in American history. It's the result of not only the dissipation of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also waning death rates from ...