In Delaware the lifespan was 72.92 years in 1978 and 78.77 years in 2014
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Lifespan in Delaware from 1978 to 2014
In 1978, the life expectancy in Delaware was 72.92 years, which was 0.47 years lower than the U.S. national average of 73.39 years. While in 2014, the life expectancy in Delaware was 78.77 years, which was 0.12 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.89 years. On average from 1978 to 2014, the life expectancy in Delaware was 0.38 years lower than U.S. national average. While Delaware experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.53% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Delaware from 1978 to 2014: Men vs Women
In Delaware, the life expectancy in 1978 for men was 69.33 years, which was 7.12 years lower than women’s average of 76.45 years. While in 2014, the life expectancy for men was 76.34 years, which was 4.63 years lower than women’s average of 80.97 years. On average from 1978 to 2014, the life expectancy for men was 72.89 years and women was 78.79 years. Delaware experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Delaware from 1978 to 2014: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1978 to 2014 are Minnesota with 78.56 years, Hawaii with 79.14 years, Nebraska with 77.63 years, New Hampshire with 77.74 years, Oregon with 77.20 years, while Delaware has an average lifespan of 75.91 years. In 1978, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 75.4 years, which was 2.48 years higher than Delaware's average of 72.92 years. While in 2014, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.88 years, which was 2.11 years higher than Delaware's average of 78.77 years. In 1978, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 77.19 years, which was 4.27 years higher than Delaware's average of 72.92 years. While in 2014, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.47 years, which was 2.70 years higher than Delaware's average of 78.77 years. In 1978, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 75.03 years, which was 2.11 years higher than Delaware's average of 72.92 years. While in 2014, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.4 years, which was 0.63 years higher than Delaware's average of 78.77 years. In 1978, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 74.67 years, which was 1.75 years higher than Delaware's average of 72.92 years. While in 2014, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.84 years, which was 1.07 years higher than Delaware's average of 78.77 years. In 1978, the life expectancy in Oregon was 74.54 years, which was 1.62 years higher than Delaware's average of 72.92 years. While in 2014, the life expectancy in Oregon was 79.45 years, which was 0.68 years higher than Delaware's average of 78.77 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Delaware from 1978 to 2014 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 Delaware lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.
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