Forbes Health analyzed data from organizations including IHME, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to find the latest longevity statistics.

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Life expectancy is one of the clearest mirrors of a community’s health, and in one Southern state that reflection is troubling. South Carolina residents are now expected to live roughly four years ...

Life expectancy reached 79 years in the U.S. in 2024, marking its highest age in American history. Lower death rates were reported for all the leading causes of death, including heart disease and ...

One of the most misunderstood statistical figures is life expectancy. We hear the phrase bandied about as a marker of how long we can expect to live. Today, we can feel very smug, as on a worldwide ...

If you’ve ever wondered how the health of your city compares to other towns in the U.S., there’s a tool for that.

People in England’s poorest areas live nearly 20 years less in good health than those in the richest regions, as new data ...