Residents of which states live the longest

Life expectancy in the United States as a whole is increasing with the exception of the last two years, when there has been a surge in opioid deaths.

According to the latest data, a child who was born in the USA in the 2016 year can live on average 78,6 years. This is almost 7 years longer than a child born in 1980.

The increase in life expectancy, as well as the probability of living a long life depends on where you live.

To determine the states in which people will live the longest, 24 / 7 Wall St. analyzed life expectancy at birth for 2010 – 2015 from the National Association of Statistical and Information Public Health Systems (NAPHSIS) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).

Life expectancy in some states has increased by just 3, from 1980, and by 9 in others. These differences are closely related to many factors. For example, long-term studies have shown that Americans with lower socioeconomic status tend to have a shorter lifespan than more affluent Americans.

10. New hampshire

Life Expectancy Born 2015 Years: 79,9 Years.
Life Expectancy Born 1980 Years: 74,9 Years
Change in life expectancy in 1980-2015 years: 5,0 years

9. Washington

Life Expectancy Born 2015 Years: 80,2 Years.
Life Expectancy Born 1980 Years: 75,1 Years.
Change in life expectancy in 1980-2015 years: 5,1 years.

8. Colorado

Life Expectancy Born 2015 Years: 80,2 Years.
Life Expectancy Born 1980 Years: 75,2 Years.
Change in life expectancy in 1980-2015 years: 5,0 years.

7. New Jersey

Life Expectancy Born 2015 Years: 80,2 Years.
Life expectancy for those born in 1980: 73,5 of the year.
Change in life expectancy in 1980-2015 years: 6,7 years.

6. Massachusetts

Life Expectancy Born 2015 Years: 80,4 Years.
Life expectancy for those born in 1980: 74,7 of the year.
Change in life expectancy in 1980-2015 years: 5,7 years.

5. New York

Life Expectancy Born 2015 Years: 80,5 Years.
Life expectancy for those born in 1980: 73,2 of the year.
Change in life expectancy in 1980-2015 years: 7,3 year.

4. Connecticut

Life Expectancy Born 2015 Years: 80,8 Years.
Life expectancy for those born in 1980: 74,9 of the year.
Change in life expectancy in 1980-2015 years: 6,0 years.

3. Minnesota

Life Expectancy Born 2015 Years: 80,8 Years.
Life Expectancy Born 1980 Years: 76,0 Years.
Change in life expectancy in 1980-2015 years: 4,8 year.

2. California

Life Expectancy Born 2015 Years: 80,9 Years.
Life expectancy for those born in 1980: 74,3 of the year.
Change in life expectancy in 1980-2015 years: 6,6 years.

1. Hawaii

Life expectancy for those born in 2015: 81,3 year.
Life Expectancy Born 1980 Years: 76,8 Years.
Change in life expectancy in 1980-2015 years: 4,5 year.

The study confirms the fact that higher incomes are associated with longer life expectancy.

Polluted air, a general lack of access to medical care, unhealthy diets and other factors that are most often found in poorer areas also contribute to a decrease in life expectancy.

For example, the lowest life expectancy is found in the states of Mississippi and West Virginia. It is expected that those born in 2015 will, on average, live 74,6 and 75,3 years, respectively. In addition, life expectancy increased by only 3,1 and 2,5, respectively.

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