In Iowa the lifespan was 79.55 years in 2010 and 79.58 years in 2012
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Lifespan in Iowa from 2010 to 2012
In 2010, the life expectancy in Iowa was 79.55 years, which was 0.88 years higher than the U.S. national average of 78.67 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in Iowa was 79.58 years, which was 0.74 years higher than the U.S. national average of 78.84 years. On average from 2010 to 2012, the life expectancy in Iowa was 0.80 years higher than U.S. national average. While Iowa experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.18% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Iowa from 2010 to 2012: Men vs Women
In Iowa, the life expectancy in 2010 for men was 77.12 years, which was 4.79 years lower than women’s average of 81.91 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy for men was 77.25 years, which was 4.61 years lower than women’s average of 81.86 years. On average from 2010 to 2012, the life expectancy for men was 77.18 years and women was 81.85 years. Iowa experienced a positive growth rate for men and a negative growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Iowa from 2010 to 2012: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 2010 to 2012 are Connecticut with 80.70 years, Minnesota with 80.81 years, North Dakota with 79.60 years, California with 80.56 years, Nebraska with 79.54 years, while Iowa has an average lifespan of 79.55 years. In 2010, the life expectancy in Connecticut was 80.66 years, which was 1.11 years higher than Iowa's average of 79.55 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in Connecticut was 80.81 years, which was 1.23 years higher than Iowa's average of 79.58 years. In 2010, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.77 years, which was 1.22 years higher than Iowa's average of 79.55 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.9 years, which was 1.32 years higher than Iowa's average of 79.58 years. In 2010, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 79.62 years, which was 0.07 years higher than Iowa's average of 79.55 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 79.54 years, which was 0.04 years lower than Iowa's average of 79.58 years. In 2010, the life expectancy in California was 80.48 years, which was 0.93 years higher than Iowa's average of 79.55 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in California was 80.69 years, which was 1.11 years higher than Iowa's average of 79.58 years. In 2010, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.59 years, which was 0.04 years higher than Iowa's average of 79.55 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.52 years, which was 0.06 years lower than Iowa's average of 79.58 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Iowa from 2010 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 Iowa lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.
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