U.S. Life Expectancy Creeps Up as Covid Deaths Fall
The life expectancy in the United States has seen a modest increase of more than a year between 2021 and 2022, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This increase is largely due to a decrease in Covid-19 related deaths, which accounted for over 80% of the rise in life expectancy. However, the U.S. still lags behind other wealthy nations in terms of life expectancy and recovery rate. The data also highlights notable demographic differences, with gains particularly significant among Native Americans and Alaska Natives, who were severely impacted by the pandemic. Despite the overall increase, the report identifies a rise in deaths from flu, pneumonia, perinatal conditions, kidney disease, and birth defects in 2022.
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