In Alaska the lifespan was 68.68 years in 1959 and 71.63 years in 1975
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Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1975
In 1959, the life expectancy in Alaska was 68.68 years, which was 1.26 years lower than the U.S. national average of 69.94 years. While in 1975, the life expectancy in Alaska was 71.63 years, which was 0.90 years lower than the U.S. national average of 72.53 years. On average from 1959 to 1975, the life expectancy in Alaska was 1.52 years lower than U.S. national average. While Alaska experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.59% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1975: Men vs Women
In Alaska, the life expectancy in 1959 for men was 66.17 years, which was 6.29 years lower than women’s average of 72.46 years. While in 1975, the life expectancy for men was 68.46 years, which was 7.53 years lower than women’s average of 75.99 years. On average from 1959 to 1975, the life expectancy for men was 66.17 years and women was 73.75 years. Alaska experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1975: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1959 to 1975 are Nebraska with 72.54 years, Iowa with 72.55 years, Kansas with 72.48 years, Utah with 72.59 years, Hawaii with 73.41 years, while Alaska has an average lifespan of 69.12 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 71.9 years, which was 3.22 years higher than Alaska's average of 68.68 years. While in 1975, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 74.08 years, which was 2.45 years higher than Alaska's average of 71.63 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Iowa was 71.83 years, which was 3.15 years higher than Alaska's average of 68.68 years. While in 1975, the life expectancy in Iowa was 74.14 years, which was 2.51 years higher than Alaska's average of 71.63 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Kansas was 71.93 years, which was 3.25 years higher than Alaska's average of 68.68 years. While in 1975, the life expectancy in Kansas was 73.93 years, which was 2.30 years higher than Alaska's average of 71.63 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Utah was 71.62 years, which was 2.94 years higher than Alaska's average of 68.68 years. While in 1975, the life expectancy in Utah was 74.2 years, which was 2.57 years higher than Alaska's average of 71.63 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 71.52 years, which was 2.84 years higher than Alaska's average of 68.68 years. While in 1975, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 76.12 years, which was 4.49 years higher than Alaska's average of 71.63 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1975 report comes from Mortality.org, a highly reputable platform that provides comprehensive demographic data on mortality rates worldwide. It's a collaborative project of respected research institutions such as the Department of Demography at the University of California, Berkeley; the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research; and INED - French Institute for Demographic Studies. Mortality.org's datasets are trusted globally by researchers and policy makers due to their rigorous research methods and commitment to privacy and ethical guidelines. As such, readers can be confident that our report offers precise insights into Alaska lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.
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