Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1977

In Alaska the lifespan was 68.68 years in 1959 and 72.13 years in 1977

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Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1977

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 1977, the life expectancy in Alaska was 72.13 years, which was 1.08 years lower than the U.S. national average of 73.21 years. On average from 1959 to 1977, the life expectancy in Alaska was 1.48 years lower than U.S. national average. While Alaska experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.35% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1977
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1977

Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1977: 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 1977, the life expectancy for men was 68.85 years, which was 7.66 years lower than women’s average of 76.51 years. On average from 1959 to 1977, the life expectancy for men was 66.42 years and women was 74.05 years. Alaska experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1977: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1977: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1977: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1959 to 1977 are Minnesota with 73.06 years, Iowa with 72.79 years, Utah with 72.84 years, Hawaii with 73.76 years, Colorado with 72.17 years, while Alaska has an average lifespan of 69.41 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 71.81 years, which was 3.13 years higher than Alaska's average of 68.68 years. While in 1977, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 75.52 years, which was 3.39 years higher than Alaska's average of 72.13 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 1977, the life expectancy in Iowa was 75.23 years, which was 3.10 years higher than Alaska's average of 72.13 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 1977, the life expectancy in Utah was 75.17 years, which was 3.04 years higher than Alaska's average of 72.13 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 1977, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 76.97 years, which was 4.84 years higher than Alaska's average of 72.13 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Colorado was 70.88 years, which was 2.20 years higher than Alaska's average of 68.68 years. While in 1977, the life expectancy in Colorado was 74.76 years, which was 2.63 years higher than Alaska's average of 72.13 years.

Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1977: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1977: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1977 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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