Lifespan in Louisiana from 1960 to 1978

In Louisiana the lifespan was 67.9 years in 1960 and 71.03 years in 1978

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Lifespan in Louisiana from 1960 to 1978

In 1960, the life expectancy in Louisiana was 67.9 years, which was 1.94 years lower than the U.S. national average of 69.84 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy in Louisiana was 71.03 years, which was 2.36 years lower than the U.S. national average of 73.39 years. On average from 1960 to 1978, 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 0.47% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Louisiana from 1960 to 1978
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Louisiana from 1960 to 1978

Lifespan in Louisiana from 1960 to 1978: Men vs Women

In Louisiana, the life expectancy in 1960 for men was 64.65 years, which was 6.71 years lower than women’s average of 71.36 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy for men was 67.08 years, which was 8.00 years lower than women’s average of 75.08 years. On average from 1960 to 1978, the life expectancy for men was 65.22 years and women was 73.05 years. Louisiana experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Louisiana from 1960 to 1978: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Louisiana from 1960 to 1978: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Louisiana from 1960 to 1978: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1960 to 1978 are Hawaii with 74.06 years, Nebraska with 72.92 years, Oregon with 72.36 years, Massachusetts with 72.15 years, South Dakota with 72.27 years, while Louisiana has an average lifespan of 69.03 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 71.34 years, which was 3.44 years higher than Louisiana's average of 67.9 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 77.19 years, which was 6.16 years higher than Louisiana's average of 71.03 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 71.97 years, which was 4.07 years higher than Louisiana's average of 67.9 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 75.03 years, which was 4.00 years higher than Louisiana's average of 71.03 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in Oregon was 71.02 years, which was 3.12 years higher than Louisiana's average of 67.9 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy in Oregon was 74.54 years, which was 3.51 years higher than Louisiana's average of 71.03 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 70.53 years, which was 2.63 years higher than Louisiana's average of 67.9 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 74.63 years, which was 3.60 years higher than Louisiana's average of 71.03 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 70.52 years, which was 2.62 years higher than Louisiana's average of 67.9 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 74.41 years, which was 3.38 years higher than Louisiana's average of 71.03 years.

Lifespan in Louisiana from 1960 to 1978: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Louisiana from 1960 to 1978: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Louisiana from 1960 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 Louisiana lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.

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