U.S. life expectancy has hit the highest mark in American history ...

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 increase in life expectancy coincides with a decrease in COVID-19 and overdose deaths.

Jan 29 (Reuters) - Life expectancy for an American stood at 79 years on average in 2024 surpassing the previous record-high ...

U.S. life expectancy climbed to 79 years in 2024, the highest level on record, new federal data shows. Health officials say fewer deaths from COVID-19, along with drops in heart disease, cancer and ...

The latest death data for the U.S. are in, and they paint an optimistic picture: The average American born in 2024 is now ...

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 U.S. rose to 79 years in 2024 — its highest level on record — driven by notable declines in drug ...

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

The increase signals a rebound from declines during the pandemic and progress with the opioid crisis.

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

The average life expectancy in the United States hit a record high of 79 in 2024, a report from the Centers for Disease ...