U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens ...

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.

The drop in death rates occurred in both men and women, and across all racial and ethnic groups. Heart disease remained the ...

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

Life expectancy in the U.S. rose to its highest in American history in 2024 as the COVID-19 pandemic dissipated and lower ...

People in the United States are living longer than ever before, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control ...

Life expectancy in the United States rose from 2023 to 2024, “reaching its highest level ever,” according to a press release ...

Using the statistics from the WHO, the gap between lifespan and health span is nearly 9.5 years worldwide and 12.5 years in the U.S. as of 2021. In other words, the world gained years of life faster ...

Japan has long held the top position when it comes to the world's life expectancy, but recent data says that by 2040 Spain will take over the top spot and the United States will fall drastically.