Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. life expectancy rose to a record high of 79 years in 2024, an increase of six months from the ...

The increase signals a rebound from declines during the pandemic and progress with the opioid crisis.

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

While overall life expectancy rose, infant mortality remains a challenge. View the latest data from the CDC.

An American born in 2024 can expect to live to be 79, on average. But people in other wealthy countries can expect to live longer.

Life expectancy in the U.S. rose to 79 years in 2024 — its highest level on record — driven by notable declines in drug ...

Life expectancy hits all-time high at 79 years in 2024 as U.S. drug overdose deaths decline by 26.2%, reports CDC data.

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The increase in life expectancy coincides with a decrease in COVID-19 and overdose deaths.

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.

CDC data for 2024 shows the life expectancy at birth for the average American to be 79, up 0.6 years from 2023. Other public health news is on U.S. obesity, the health effects of traditional ...