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Life expectancy in southern states barely changed from 1900 to 2000

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New research suggests that how long a person lives can vary by where they live in the United States.According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans’ life expectancy rose in 2023 and hit the highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic. In some states throughout the South, however, life expectancy changed very little, especially for women.

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Yale study ranks Arkansas among bottom states for life expectancy

ARKANSAS (KNWA/KFTA) — A Yale study shows Arkansas ranks among the lowest in the United States. for life expectancy, despite national increases. Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health analyzed death records for 77 million women and 102 million men born between 1900 and 2000. Their study found that across the United States, female life expectancy increased from 73.8 to 84.1 years, while male life expectancy rose from 62.8 to 80.3 years. …

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