In Kentucky the lifespan was 73.55 years in 1982 and 75.87 years in 2011
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Lifespan in Kentucky from 1982 to 2011
In 1982, the life expectancy in Kentucky was 73.55 years, which was 0.92 years lower than the U.S. national average of 74.47 years. While in 2011, the life expectancy in Kentucky was 75.87 years, which was 2.85 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.72 years. On average from 1982 to 2011, the life expectancy in Kentucky was 1.56 years lower than U.S. national average. While Kentucky experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 2.55% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Kentucky from 1982 to 2011: Men vs Women
In Kentucky, the life expectancy in 1982 for men was 69.65 years, which was 7.86 years lower than women’s average of 77.51 years. While in 2011, the life expectancy for men was 73.28 years, which was 5.18 years lower than women’s average of 78.46 years. On average from 1982 to 2011, the life expectancy for men was 71.54 years and women was 78.04 years. Kentucky experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Kentucky from 1982 to 2011: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1982 to 2011 are Minnesota with 78.67 years, Utah with 78.22 years, North Dakota with 78.28 years, Hawaii with 79.18 years, Vermont with 77.69 years, while Kentucky has an average lifespan of 74.81 years. In 1982, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 76.83 years, which was 3.28 years higher than Kentucky's average of 73.55 years. While in 2011, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.76 years, which was 4.89 years higher than Kentucky's average of 75.87 years. In 1982, the life expectancy in Utah was 76.13 years, which was 2.58 years higher than Kentucky's average of 73.55 years. While in 2011, the life expectancy in Utah was 79.76 years, which was 3.89 years higher than Kentucky's average of 75.87 years. In 1982, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 76.65 years, which was 3.10 years higher than Kentucky's average of 73.55 years. While in 2011, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 79.64 years, which was 3.77 years higher than Kentucky's average of 75.87 years. In 1982, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 77.68 years, which was 4.13 years higher than Kentucky's average of 73.55 years. While in 2011, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.21 years, which was 5.34 years higher than Kentucky's average of 75.87 years. In 1982, the life expectancy in Vermont was 75.14 years, which was 1.59 years higher than Kentucky's average of 73.55 years. While in 2011, the life expectancy in Vermont was 79.78 years, which was 3.91 years higher than Kentucky's average of 75.87 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Kentucky from 1982 to 2011 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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