In Massachusetts the lifespan was 77.69 years in 1996 and 79.96 years in 2008
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Lifespan in Massachusetts from 1996 to 2008
In 1996, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 77.69 years, which was 1.49 years higher than the U.S. national average of 76.2 years. While in 2008, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 79.96 years, which was 1.80 years higher than the U.S. national average of 78.16 years. On average from 1996 to 2008, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 1.53 years higher than U.S. national average. While Massachusetts experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.35% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Massachusetts from 1996 to 2008: Men vs Women
In Massachusetts, the life expectancy in 1996 for men was 74.61 years, which was 5.87 years lower than women’s average of 80.48 years. While in 2008, the life expectancy for men was 77.5 years, which was 4.69 years lower than women’s average of 82.19 years. On average from 1996 to 2008, the life expectancy for men was 76.06 years and women was 81.08 years. Massachusetts experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Massachusetts from 1996 to 2008: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1996 to 2008 are Minnesota with 79.47 years, Connecticut with 78.88 years, New Hampshire with 78.79 years, North Dakota with 78.87 years, Utah with 78.81 years, while Massachusetts has an average lifespan of 78.70 years. In 1996, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 78.38 years, which was 0.69 years higher than Massachusetts's average of 77.69 years. While in 2008, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.38 years, which was 0.42 years higher than Massachusetts's average of 79.96 years. In 1996, the life expectancy in Connecticut was 77.57 years, which was 0.12 years lower than Massachusetts's average of 77.69 years. While in 2008, the life expectancy in Connecticut was 80.25 years, which was 0.29 years higher than Massachusetts's average of 79.96 years. In 1996, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 77.78 years, which was 0.09 years higher than Massachusetts's average of 77.69 years. While in 2008, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.91 years, which was 0.05 years lower than Massachusetts's average of 79.96 years. In 1996, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 78.13 years, which was 0.44 years higher than Massachusetts's average of 77.69 years. While in 2008, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 79.51 years, which was 0.45 years lower than Massachusetts's average of 79.96 years. In 1996, the life expectancy in Utah was 78.49 years, which was 0.80 years higher than Massachusetts's average of 77.69 years. While in 2008, the life expectancy in Utah was 79.74 years, which was 0.22 years lower than Massachusetts's average of 79.96 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Massachusetts from 1996 to 2008 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 Massachusetts lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.
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