In Mississippi the lifespan was 72.65 years in 1983 and 75 years in 2012
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Lifespan in Mississippi from 1983 to 2012
In 1983, the life expectancy in Mississippi was 72.65 years, which was 1.91 years lower than the U.S. national average of 74.56 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in Mississippi was 75 years, which was 3.84 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.84 years. On average from 1983 to 2012, the life expectancy in Mississippi was 2.97 years lower than U.S. national average. While Mississippi experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 2.51% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Mississippi from 1983 to 2012: Men vs Women
In Mississippi, the life expectancy in 1983 for men was 68.58 years, which was 8.15 years lower than women’s average of 76.73 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy for men was 72.21 years, which was 5.53 years lower than women’s average of 77.74 years. On average from 1983 to 2012, the life expectancy for men was 69.95 years and women was 77.08 years. Mississippi experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Mississippi from 1983 to 2012: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1983 to 2012 are North Dakota with 78.38 years, Utah with 78.35 years, Minnesota with 78.81 years, Hawaii with 79.30 years, Vermont with 77.86 years, while Mississippi has an average lifespan of 73.54 years. In 1983, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 76.8 years, which was 4.15 years higher than Mississippi's average of 72.65 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 79.54 years, which was 4.54 years higher than Mississippi's average of 75 years. In 1983, the life expectancy in Utah was 76.56 years, which was 3.91 years higher than Mississippi's average of 72.65 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in Utah was 79.79 years, which was 4.79 years higher than Mississippi's average of 75 years. In 1983, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 76.78 years, which was 4.13 years higher than Mississippi's average of 72.65 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.9 years, which was 5.90 years higher than Mississippi's average of 75 years. In 1983, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 77.49 years, which was 4.84 years higher than Mississippi's average of 72.65 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.33 years, which was 6.33 years higher than Mississippi's average of 75 years. In 1983, the life expectancy in Vermont was 75.18 years, which was 2.53 years higher than Mississippi's average of 72.65 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in Vermont was 80.16 years, which was 5.16 years higher than Mississippi's average of 75 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Mississippi from 1983 to 2012 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 Mississippi lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.
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