Lifespan in California from 1972 to 1998

In California the lifespan was 72.29 years in 1972 and 77.64 years in 1998

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Lifespan in California from 1972 to 1998

In 1972, the life expectancy in California was 72.29 years, which was 1.10 years higher than the U.S. national average of 71.19 years. While in 1998, the life expectancy in California was 77.64 years, which was 0.95 years higher than the U.S. national average of 76.69 years. On average from 1972 to 1998, the life expectancy in California was 0.71 years higher than U.S. national average. While California experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.33% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in California from 1972 to 1998
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in California from 1972 to 1998

Lifespan in California from 1972 to 1998: Men vs Women

In California, the life expectancy in 1972 for men was 68.73 years, which was 7.21 years lower than women’s average of 75.94 years. While in 1998, the life expectancy for men was 75.05 years, which was 5.10 years lower than women’s average of 80.15 years. On average from 1972 to 1998, the life expectancy for men was 71.83 years and women was 78.45 years. California experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in California from 1972 to 1998: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in California from 1972 to 1998: Men vs Women

Lifespan in California from 1972 to 1998: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1972 to 1998 are Minnesota with 76.72 years, Hawaii with 77.62 years, South Dakota with 75.61 years, Nebraska with 76.02 years, New Hampshire with 75.72 years, while California has an average lifespan of 75.14 years. In 1972, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 73.22 years, which was 0.93 years higher than California's average of 72.29 years. While in 1998, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 78.86 years, which was 1.22 years higher than California's average of 77.64 years. In 1972, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 74.58 years, which was 2.29 years higher than California's average of 72.29 years. While in 1998, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 79.25 years, which was 1.61 years higher than California's average of 77.64 years. In 1972, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 71.5 years, which was 0.79 years lower than California's average of 72.29 years. While in 1998, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 77.46 years, which was 0.18 years lower than California's average of 77.64 years. In 1972, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 72.92 years, which was 0.63 years higher than California's average of 72.29 years. While in 1998, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 77.89 years, which was 0.25 years higher than California's average of 77.64 years. In 1972, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 72.15 years, which was 0.14 years lower than California's average of 72.29 years. While in 1998, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 78.1 years, which was 0.46 years higher than California's average of 77.64 years.

Lifespan in California from 1972 to 1998: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in California from 1972 to 1998: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in California from 1972 to 1998 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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