In Alaska the lifespan was 74.5 years in 1987 and 78.12 years in 2012
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Lifespan in Alaska from 1987 to 2012
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. While in 2012, the life expectancy in Alaska was 78.12 years, which was 0.72 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.84 years. On average from 1987 to 2012, the life expectancy in Alaska was 0.35 years lower than U.S. national average. While Alaska experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.43% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Alaska from 1987 to 2012: Men vs Women
In Alaska, the life expectancy in 1987 for men was 71.08 years, which was 7.61 years lower than women’s average of 78.69 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy for men was 76.02 years, which was 4.44 years lower than women’s average of 80.46 years. On average from 1987 to 2012, the life expectancy for men was 73.81 years and women was 79.43 years. Alaska experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Alaska from 1987 to 2012: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1987 to 2012 are Hawaii with 79.54 years, Minnesota with 79.11 years, New Hampshire with 78.40 years, Wyoming with 77.01 years, New Jersey with 77.37 years, while Alaska has an average lifespan of 76.45 years. 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. While in 2012, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.33 years, which was 3.21 years higher than Alaska's average of 78.12 years. 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. While in 2012, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.9 years, which was 2.78 years higher than Alaska's average of 78.12 years. 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. While in 2012, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 80.32 years, which was 2.20 years higher than Alaska's average of 78.12 years. 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. While in 2012, the life expectancy in Wyoming was 78.37 years, which was 0.25 years higher than Alaska's average of 78.12 years. 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. While in 2012, the life expectancy in New Jersey was 80.15 years, which was 2.03 years higher than Alaska's average of 78.12 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Alaska from 1987 to 2012 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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