In California the lifespan was 73.35 years in 1975 and 80.69 years in 2012
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Lifespan in California from 1975 to 2012
In 1975, the life expectancy in California was 73.35 years, which was 0.82 years higher than the U.S. national average of 72.53 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in California was 80.69 years, which was 1.85 years higher than the U.S. national average of 78.84 years. On average from 1975 to 2012, the life expectancy in California was 0.96 years higher than U.S. national average. While California experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 1.31% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in California from 1975 to 2012: Men vs Women
In California, the life expectancy in 1975 for men was 69.81 years, which was 7.12 years lower than women’s average of 76.93 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy for men was 78.44 years, which was 4.42 years lower than women’s average of 82.86 years. On average from 1975 to 2012, the life expectancy for men was 73.89 years and women was 79.74 years. California experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in California from 1975 to 2012: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1975 to 2012 are Minnesota with 78.17 years, Hawaii with 78.82 years, Nebraska with 77.28 years, New Hampshire with 77.33 years, Oregon with 76.83 years, while California has an average lifespan of 76.84 years. In 1975, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 74.73 years, which was 1.38 years higher than California's average of 73.35 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.9 years, which was 0.21 years higher than California's average of 80.69 years. In 1975, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 76.12 years, which was 2.77 years higher than California's average of 73.35 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.33 years, which was 0.64 years higher than California's average of 80.69 years. In 1975, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 74.08 years, which was 0.73 years higher than California's average of 73.35 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.52 years, which was 1.17 years lower than California's average of 80.69 years. In 1975, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 73.79 years, which was 0.44 years higher than California's average of 73.35 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 80.32 years, which was 0.37 years lower than California's average of 80.69 years. In 1975, the life expectancy in Oregon was 73.73 years, which was 0.38 years higher than California's average of 73.35 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in Oregon was 79.54 years, which was 1.15 years lower than California's average of 80.69 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in California from 1975 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 California lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.
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