In Kentucky the lifespan was 70.45 years in 1973 and 76.07 years in 2013
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Lifespan in Kentucky from 1973 to 2013
In 1973, the life expectancy in Kentucky was 70.45 years, which was 0.95 years lower than the U.S. national average of 71.4 years. While in 2013, the life expectancy in Kentucky was 76.07 years, which was 2.76 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.83 years. On average from 1973 to 2013, the life expectancy in Kentucky was 1.49 years lower than U.S. national average. While Kentucky experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 2.43% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Kentucky from 1973 to 2013: Men vs Women
In Kentucky, the life expectancy in 1973 for men was 66.49 years, which was 8.24 years lower than women’s average of 74.73 years. While in 2013, the life expectancy for men was 73.47 years, which was 5.20 years lower than women’s average of 78.67 years. On average from 1973 to 2013, the life expectancy for men was 70.88 years and women was 77.67 years. Kentucky experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Kentucky from 1973 to 2013: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1973 to 2013 are Minnesota with 78.03 years, Hawaii with 78.70 years, Wisconsin with 77.10 years, North Dakota with 77.57 years, Nebraska with 77.15 years, while Kentucky has an average lifespan of 74.26 years. In 1973, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 73.79 years, which was 3.34 years higher than Kentucky's average of 70.45 years. While in 2013, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.8 years, which was 4.73 years higher than Kentucky's average of 76.07 years. In 1973, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 74.98 years, which was 4.53 years higher than Kentucky's average of 70.45 years. While in 2013, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.24 years, which was 5.17 years higher than Kentucky's average of 76.07 years. In 1973, the life expectancy in Wisconsin was 73.17 years, which was 2.72 years higher than Kentucky's average of 70.45 years. While in 2013, the life expectancy in Wisconsin was 79.42 years, which was 3.35 years higher than Kentucky's average of 76.07 years. In 1973, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 73.23 years, which was 2.78 years higher than Kentucky's average of 70.45 years. While in 2013, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 79.32 years, which was 3.25 years higher than Kentucky's average of 76.07 years. In 1973, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 73.39 years, which was 2.94 years higher than Kentucky's average of 70.45 years. While in 2013, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.63 years, which was 3.56 years higher than Kentucky's average of 76.07 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Kentucky from 1973 to 2013 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 Kentucky lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.
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