In Alaska the lifespan was 72.12 years in 1978 and 77.49 years in 2004
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Lifespan in Alaska from 1978 to 2004
In 1978, the life expectancy in Alaska was 72.12 years, which was 1.27 years lower than the U.S. national average of 73.39 years. While in 2004, the life expectancy in Alaska was 77.49 years, which was 0.08 years lower than the U.S. national average of 77.57 years. On average from 1978 to 2004, the life expectancy in Alaska was 0.49 years lower than U.S. national average. While Alaska experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 1.75% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Alaska from 1978 to 2004: Men vs Women
In Alaska, the life expectancy in 1978 for men was 68.74 years, which was 7.74 years lower than women’s average of 76.48 years. While in 2004, the life expectancy for men was 74.97 years, which was 5.26 years lower than women’s average of 80.23 years. On average from 1978 to 2004, the life expectancy for men was 71.99 years and women was 78.63 years. Alaska experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Alaska from 1978 to 2004: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1978 to 2004 are North Dakota with 77.55 years, Minnesota with 77.80 years, Hawaii with 78.50 years, Washington with 76.88 years, Nebraska with 77.00 years, while Alaska has an average lifespan of 75.02 years. In 1978, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 74.77 years, which was 2.65 years higher than Alaska's average of 72.12 years. While in 2004, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 79.7 years, which was 2.21 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.49 years. In 1978, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 75.4 years, which was 3.28 years higher than Alaska's average of 72.12 years. While in 2004, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80 years, which was 2.51 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.49 years. In 1978, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 77.19 years, which was 5.07 years higher than Alaska's average of 72.12 years. While in 2004, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 80.12 years, which was 2.63 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.49 years. In 1978, the life expectancy in Washington was 74.62 years, which was 2.50 years higher than Alaska's average of 72.12 years. While in 2004, the life expectancy in Washington was 78.98 years, which was 1.49 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.49 years. In 1978, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 75.03 years, which was 2.91 years higher than Alaska's average of 72.12 years. While in 2004, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 78.98 years, which was 1.49 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.49 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Alaska from 1978 to 2004 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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