Summary
A study found a big difference in life expectancy between U.S. states. Hawaii has the highest average life expectancy at 79.9 years, while Mississippi has the lowest at 70.9 years. Differences in life expectancy are linked to access to healthcare, social, and economic factors.
Key Facts
- Hawaii has the highest average life expectancy at 79.9 years.
- Mississippi has the lowest average life expectancy at 70.9 years.
- The average life expectancy across the U.S. is 78.4 years.
- States with the highest life expectancy are mainly in the West and Northeast.
- States with the lowest life expectancy are mainly in the South.
- On average, women in all states live five to seven years longer than men.
- Factors like healthcare access, income, and social conditions affect life expectancy.
- Improving life expectancy differences is a public health challenge.
