U.S. Life Expectancy Hits Record High
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Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024, an increase of more than 6 months from the previous year and a new record that reflects a sharp decline in deaths from COVID-19 and other unintentional injuries such as accidents,
Life expectancy in the U.S. reached an all-time high of 79 years in 2024, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.