In California the lifespan was 74.21 years in 1978 and 75.29 years in 1986
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Lifespan in California from 1978 to 1986
In 1978, the life expectancy in California was 74.21 years, which was 0.82 years higher than the U.S. national average of 73.39 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 1978 to 1986, the life expectancy in California was 0.64 years higher than U.S. national average. While California experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.38% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in California from 1978 to 1986: Men vs Women
In California, the life expectancy in 1978 for men was 70.63 years, which was 7.15 years lower than women’s average of 77.78 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 1978 to 1986, the life expectancy for men was 71.48 years and women was 78.26 years. California experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in California from 1978 to 1986: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1978 to 1986 are Hawaii with 77.50 years, North Dakota with 76.37 years, Minnesota with 76.49 years, South Dakota with 75.36 years, Nebraska with 75.87 years, while California has an average lifespan of 74.88 years. In 1978, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 77.19 years, which was 2.98 years higher than California's average of 74.21 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 1978, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 74.77 years, which was 0.56 years higher than California's average of 74.21 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 1978, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 75.4 years, which was 1.19 years higher than California's average of 74.21 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 1978, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 74.41 years, which was 0.20 years higher than California's average of 74.21 years. While in 1986, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 75.75 years, which was 0.46 years higher than California's average of 75.29 years. In 1978, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 75.03 years, which was 0.82 years higher than California's average of 74.21 years. While in 1986, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 76.38 years, which was 1.09 years higher than California's average of 75.29 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in California from 1978 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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