US Life Expectancy Hits Record High of 79 Years in 2024, CDC Reports
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CNBC TV18•29-01-2026, 16:01
US Life Expectancy Hits Record High of 79 Years in 2024, CDC Reports
- •US life expectancy reached an all-time high of 79 years in 2024, according to the CDC, marking a significant rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic.
- •The increase is attributed to the dissipation of COVID-19 and declining death rates from major causes like heart disease, cancer, and drug overdoses.
- •Preliminary statistics suggest continued improvement in life expectancy for 2025, with fewer deaths recorded.
- •Death rates declined across all racial and ethnic groups, and for both men and women in 2024.
- •Despite the improvement, the US still lags behind many other countries in life expectancy, indicating more work is needed.
Why It Matters: US life expectancy rebounded to a record 79 years in 2024, driven by reduced deaths from major illnesses.
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