US EditionLife expectancy in southern states barely changed from 1900 to 2000
- Researchers at Yale School of Public Health analyzed 179 million U.S. Deaths from 1900 to 2000 to study life expectancy by birth cohort.
- The study focused on birth cohorts instead of calendar years to better assess impacts of policy changes on longevity trends.
- Between 1900 and 2000, women in several southern states experienced only modest shifts in life expectancy, with men in these regions also seeing relatively small improvements during the same period.
- Women in West Virginia increased from 74.3 to 75.3 years, and men in the same state gained about nine years, reflecting persistent regional gaps.
- The findings suggest that regional policy differences and socioeconomic factors influence longevity, with historically marginalized populations experiencing “horrific losses in life expectancy.
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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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Life expectancy in southern states barely changed from 1900 to 2000
Some states that showed little improvement include Mississippi and West Virginia.
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