| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 29, 2026, 10:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 29, 2026, 10:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/29/us-life-expectancy/ |
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NEW YORK — U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 — the highest mark in
American history.
It’s the result of not only the dissipation of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also
waning death rates from all the nation’s top killers, including heart disease,
cancer and drug overdoses.
What’s more, pre...