Life Expectancy in D.C. Tops 80 Years
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Life expectancy in the U.S. reached a new peak of 79 years in 2024, driven by declines in COVID, heart disease, cancer, and drug overdoses. D.C. residents, particularly Asian and white individuals, enjoy the highest life expectancy, while black residents lag behind. Compared to other major cities, D.C. ranks in the middle. Nationwide, life expectancy is expected to rise further in 2025, with officials attributing this to improved health trends. By 2054, the number of centenarians could quadruple, reaching 0.1% of the population.
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