Lifespan in Illinois from 1961 to 1978

In Illinois the lifespan was 69.95 years in 1961 and 72.74 years in 1978

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Lifespan in Illinois from 1961 to 1978

In 1961, the life expectancy in Illinois was 69.95 years, which was 0.29 years lower than the U.S. national average of 70.24 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy in Illinois was 72.74 years, which was 0.65 years lower than the U.S. national average of 73.39 years. On average from 1961 to 1978, the life expectancy in Illinois was 0.61 years lower than U.S. national average. While Illinois experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.50% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Illinois from 1961 to 1978
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Illinois from 1961 to 1978

Lifespan in Illinois from 1961 to 1978: Men vs Women

In Illinois, the life expectancy in 1961 for men was 66.85 years, which was 6.44 years lower than women’s average of 73.29 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy for men was 68.94 years, which was 7.60 years lower than women’s average of 76.54 years. On average from 1961 to 1978, the life expectancy for men was 66.96 years and women was 74.26 years. Illinois experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Illinois from 1961 to 1978: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Illinois from 1961 to 1978: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Illinois from 1961 to 1978: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1961 to 1978 are Hawaii with 74.21 years, North Dakota with 73.09 years, Minnesota with 73.33 years, New Hampshire with 71.93 years, Oklahoma with 71.72 years, while Illinois has an average lifespan of 70.53 years. In 1961, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 72.34 years, which was 2.39 years higher than Illinois's average of 69.95 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 77.19 years, which was 4.45 years higher than Illinois's average of 72.74 years. In 1961, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 72.27 years, which was 2.32 years higher than Illinois's average of 69.95 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 74.77 years, which was 2.03 years higher than Illinois's average of 72.74 years. In 1961, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 72.24 years, which was 2.29 years higher than Illinois's average of 69.95 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 75.4 years, which was 2.66 years higher than Illinois's average of 72.74 years. In 1961, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 70.81 years, which was 0.86 years higher than Illinois's average of 69.95 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 74.67 years, which was 1.93 years higher than Illinois's average of 72.74 years. In 1961, the life expectancy in Oklahoma was 71.15 years, which was 1.20 years higher than Illinois's average of 69.95 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy in Oklahoma was 72.99 years, which was 0.25 years higher than Illinois's average of 72.74 years.

Lifespan in Illinois from 1961 to 1978: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Illinois from 1961 to 1978: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Illinois from 1961 to 1978 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 Illinois lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.

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