In Louisiana the lifespan was 68.18 years in 1959 and 71.53 years in 1979
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Lifespan in Louisiana from 1959 to 1979
In 1959, the life expectancy in Louisiana was 68.18 years, which was 1.76 years lower than the U.S. national average of 69.94 years. While in 1979, the life expectancy in Louisiana was 71.53 years, which was 2.28 years lower than the U.S. national average of 73.81 years. On average from 1959 to 1979, the life expectancy in Louisiana was 2.04 years lower than U.S. national average. While Louisiana experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.62% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Louisiana from 1959 to 1979: Men vs Women
In Louisiana, the life expectancy in 1959 for men was 64.87 years, which was 6.84 years lower than women’s average of 71.71 years. While in 1979, the life expectancy for men was 67.36 years, which was 8.43 years lower than women’s average of 75.79 years. On average from 1959 to 1979, the life expectancy for men was 65.30 years and women was 73.12 years. Louisiana experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Louisiana from 1959 to 1979: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1959 to 1979 are Hawaii with 74.07 years, Nebraska with 73.00 years, Oregon with 72.40 years, Massachusetts with 72.22 years, South Dakota with 72.34 years, while Louisiana has an average lifespan of 69.11 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 71.52 years, which was 3.34 years higher than Louisiana's average of 68.18 years. While in 1979, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 76.9 years, which was 5.37 years higher than Louisiana's average of 71.53 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 71.9 years, which was 3.72 years higher than Louisiana's average of 68.18 years. While in 1979, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 75.53 years, which was 4.00 years higher than Louisiana's average of 71.53 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Oregon was 70.67 years, which was 2.49 years higher than Louisiana's average of 68.18 years. While in 1979, the life expectancy in Oregon was 74.99 years, which was 3.46 years higher than Louisiana's average of 71.53 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 70.79 years, which was 2.61 years higher than Louisiana's average of 68.18 years. While in 1979, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 75.05 years, which was 3.52 years higher than Louisiana's average of 71.53 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 70.99 years, which was 2.81 years higher than Louisiana's average of 68.18 years. While in 1979, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 74.99 years, which was 3.46 years higher than Louisiana's average of 71.53 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Louisiana from 1959 to 1979 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 Louisiana lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.
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