Life Expectancy

Health

Life expectancy in the U.S. continues to drop, driven by COVID-19

Jane Greenhalgh

Americans' life expectancy dropped for the second year in a row and is the biggest drop since the 1920s. COVID-19 is driving the downward trend, according to CDC data.
COVID-19

U.S. Life Expectancy Fell By 1.5 Years In 2020, The Biggest Drop Since WWII

Jane Greenhalgh

The CDC says COVID-19 was the largest factor, along with drug overdoses, homicides, diabetes and chronic liver disease. The decline was even greater for Hispanic men.
Health

There's A Nearly 20-Year Difference In Life Expectancy Between Parts Of West And East Austin

Ashley Lopez

There are vast differences when it comes to life expectancies between neighborhoods in Austin, according to new research from the Episcopal Health…