Lifespan in Alaska from 1972 to 1987

In Alaska the lifespan was 70.19 years in 1972 and 74.5 years in 1987

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Lifespan in Alaska from 1972 to 1987

In 1972, the life expectancy in Alaska was 70.19 years, which was 1.00 years lower than the U.S. national average of 71.19 years. While in 1987, the life expectancy in Alaska was 74.5 years, which was 0.38 years lower than the U.S. national average of 74.88 years. On average from 1972 to 1987, the life expectancy in Alaska was 0.96 years lower than U.S. national average. While Alaska experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.96% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Alaska from 1972 to 1987
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Alaska from 1972 to 1987

Lifespan in Alaska from 1972 to 1987: Men vs Women

In Alaska, the life expectancy in 1972 for men was 67.17 years, which was 7.51 years lower than women’s average of 74.68 years. While in 1987, the life expectancy for men was 71.08 years, which was 7.61 years lower than women’s average of 78.69 years. On average from 1972 to 1987, the life expectancy for men was 69.20 years and women was 76.99 years. Alaska experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Alaska from 1972 to 1987: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Alaska from 1972 to 1987: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Alaska from 1972 to 1987: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1972 to 1987 are Hawaii with 76.88 years, Minnesota with 75.77 years, New Hampshire with 74.59 years, Wyoming with 73.59 years, New Jersey with 73.63 years, while Alaska has an average lifespan of 72.55 years. In 1972, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 74.58 years, which was 4.39 years higher than Alaska's average of 70.19 years. While in 1987, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 77.83 years, which was 3.33 years higher than Alaska's average of 74.5 years. In 1972, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 73.22 years, which was 3.03 years higher than Alaska's average of 70.19 years. While in 1987, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 77.33 years, which was 2.83 years higher than Alaska's average of 74.5 years. In 1972, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 72.15 years, which was 1.96 years higher than Alaska's average of 70.19 years. While in 1987, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 76.19 years, which was 1.69 years higher than Alaska's average of 74.5 years. In 1972, the life expectancy in Wyoming was 70.74 years, which was 0.55 years higher than Alaska's average of 70.19 years. While in 1987, the life expectancy in Wyoming was 76.61 years, which was 2.11 years higher than Alaska's average of 74.5 years. In 1972, the life expectancy in New Jersey was 71.47 years, which was 1.28 years higher than Alaska's average of 70.19 years. While in 1987, the life expectancy in New Jersey was 74.65 years, which was 0.15 years higher than Alaska's average of 74.5 years.

Lifespan in Alaska from 1972 to 1987: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Alaska from 1972 to 1987: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Alaska from 1972 to 1987 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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