Life Expectancy in the U.S.: A Tale of 10 Americas
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A new report from the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation highlights a growing life expectancy gap in the U.S., with disparities based on race, ethnicity, geography, and income. The study identifies 10 distinct 'Americas' with varying life spans, ranging from 84 years for Asians to 63.6 years for American Indian/Alaska Native populations. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these disparities, particularly affecting American Indian/Alaska Native, Latino/Hispanic, and Black communities. The report calls for systemic changes, including universal healthcare and addressing socioeconomic factors, to improve health equity.
Topics:nation#covid-19-impact#health#health-disparities#life-expectancy#race-and-ethnicity#socioeconomic-factors
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