Lifespan in California from 1970 to 1986

In California the lifespan was 71.8 years in 1970 and 75.29 years in 1986

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Lifespan in California from 1970 to 1986

In 1970, the life expectancy in California was 71.8 years, which was 1.05 years higher than the U.S. national average of 70.75 years. While in 1986, the life expectancy in California was 75.29 years, which was 0.55 years higher than the U.S. national average of 74.74 years. On average from 1970 to 1986, the life expectancy in California was 0.81 years higher than U.S. national average. While California experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.78% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in California from 1970 to 1986
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in California from 1970 to 1986

Lifespan in California from 1970 to 1986: Men vs Women

In California, the life expectancy in 1970 for men was 68.28 years, which was 7.17 years lower than women’s average of 75.45 years. While in 1986, the life expectancy for men was 71.91 years, which was 6.76 years lower than women’s average of 78.67 years. On average from 1970 to 1986, the life expectancy for men was 70.47 years and women was 77.41 years. California experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in California from 1970 to 1986: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in California from 1970 to 1986: Men vs Women

Lifespan in California from 1970 to 1986: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1970 to 1986 are Hawaii with 76.50 years, North Dakota with 75.17 years, Minnesota with 75.37 years, New Hampshire with 74.14 years, Oregon with 74.32 years, while California has an average lifespan of 73.93 years. In 1970, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 74.04 years, which was 2.24 years higher than California's average of 71.8 years. While in 1986, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 78.06 years, which was 2.77 years higher than California's average of 75.29 years. In 1970, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 72.99 years, which was 1.19 years higher than California's average of 71.8 years. While in 1986, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 77.9 years, which was 2.61 years higher than California's average of 75.29 years. In 1970, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 73.03 years, which was 1.23 years higher than California's average of 71.8 years. While in 1986, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 76.89 years, which was 1.60 years higher than California's average of 75.29 years. In 1970, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 71.55 years, which was 0.25 years lower than California's average of 71.8 years. While in 1986, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 75.76 years, which was 0.47 years higher than California's average of 75.29 years. In 1970, the life expectancy in Oregon was 72.41 years, which was 0.61 years higher than California's average of 71.8 years. While in 1986, the life expectancy in Oregon was 75.94 years, which was 0.65 years higher than California's average of 75.29 years.

Lifespan in California from 1970 to 1986: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in California from 1970 to 1986: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in California from 1970 to 1986 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 California lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.

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