Lifespan in Alaska from 2008 to 2017

In 2008, the life expectancy in Alaska was 77.74 years, which was 0.42 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.16 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Alaska was 78.09 years, which was 0.55 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.64 years. On average from 2008 to 2017, the life expectancy in Alaska was 0.74 years lower than U.S. national average. While Alaska experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.16% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Alaska from 2008 to 2017: Men vs Women

In Alaska, the life expectancy in 2008 for men was 75.58 years, which was 4.50 years lower than women’s average of 80.08 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy for men was 75.83 years, which was 4.77 years lower than women’s average of 80.6 years. On average from 2008 to 2017, the life expectancy for men was 75.76 years and women was 80.30 years. Alaska experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Alaska from 2008 to 2017: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 2008 to 2017 are Hawaii with 81.22 years, Nebraska with 79.41 years, New York with 80.36 years, Oregon with 79.33 years, New Jersey with 80.03 years, while Alaska has an average lifespan of 77.92 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 80.9 years, which was 3.16 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.74 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.34 years, which was 3.25 years higher than Alaska's average of 78.09 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.04 years, which was 1.30 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.74 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.23 years, which was 1.14 years higher than Alaska's average of 78.09 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in New York was 79.59 years, which was 1.85 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.74 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in New York was 80.82 years, which was 2.73 years higher than Alaska's average of 78.09 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in Oregon was 78.9 years, which was 1.16 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.74 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Oregon was 79.34 years, which was 1.25 years higher than Alaska's average of 78.09 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in New Jersey was 79.41 years, which was 1.67 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.74 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in New Jersey was 80.06 years, which was 1.97 years higher than Alaska's average of 78.09 years.

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Alaska from 2008 to 2017 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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