In Alaska the lifespan was 76.61 years in 2003 and 77.67 years in 2005
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Lifespan in Alaska from 2003 to 2005
In 2003, the life expectancy in Alaska was 76.61 years, which was 0.56 years lower than the U.S. national average of 77.17 years. While in 2005, the life expectancy in Alaska was 77.67 years, which was 0.11 years higher than the U.S. national average of 77.56 years. On average from 2003 to 2005, the life expectancy in Alaska was 0.18 years lower than U.S. national average. While Alaska experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.88% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Alaska from 2003 to 2005: Men vs Women
In Alaska, the life expectancy in 2003 for men was 74.3 years, which was 4.85 years lower than women’s average of 79.15 years. While in 2005, the life expectancy for men was 75.35 years, which was 4.79 years lower than women’s average of 80.14 years. On average from 2003 to 2005, the life expectancy for men was 74.87 years and women was 79.84 years. Alaska experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Alaska from 2003 to 2005: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 2003 to 2005 are Nebraska with 78.78 years, Massachusetts with 78.94 years, Minnesota with 79.91 years, Hawaii with 80.06 years, New Jersey with 78.35 years, while Alaska has an average lifespan of 77.26 years. In 2003, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 78.43 years, which was 1.82 years higher than Alaska's average of 76.61 years. While in 2005, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 78.93 years, which was 1.26 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.67 years. In 2003, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 78.53 years, which was 1.92 years higher than Alaska's average of 76.61 years. While in 2005, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 79.28 years, which was 1.61 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.67 years. In 2003, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 79.65 years, which was 3.04 years higher than Alaska's average of 76.61 years. While in 2005, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.09 years, which was 2.42 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.67 years. In 2003, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 79.81 years, which was 3.20 years higher than Alaska's average of 76.61 years. While in 2005, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 80.25 years, which was 2.58 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.67 years. In 2003, the life expectancy in New Jersey was 78.01 years, which was 1.40 years higher than Alaska's average of 76.61 years. While in 2005, the life expectancy in New Jersey was 78.59 years, which was 0.92 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.67 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Alaska from 2003 to 2005 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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