In New York the lifespan was 74.08 years in 1985 and 79.59 years in 2008
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Lifespan in New York from 1985 to 2008
In 1985, the life expectancy in New York was 74.08 years, which was 0.58 years lower than the U.S. national average of 74.66 years. While in 2008, the life expectancy in New York was 79.59 years, which was 1.43 years higher than the U.S. national average of 78.16 years. On average from 1985 to 2008, the life expectancy in New York was 0.17 years higher than U.S. national average. While New York experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 2.75% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in New York from 1985 to 2008: Men vs Women
In New York, the life expectancy in 1985 for men was 70.44 years, which was 7.07 years lower than women’s average of 77.51 years. While in 2008, the life expectancy for men was 77.14 years, which was 4.66 years lower than women’s average of 81.8 years. On average from 1985 to 2008, the life expectancy for men was 73.34 years and women was 79.41 years. New York experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in New York from 1985 to 2008: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1985 to 2008 are Hawaii with 79.15 years, Minnesota with 78.64 years, South Dakota with 77.48 years, North Dakota with 78.31 years, Nebraska with 77.70 years, while New York has an average lifespan of 76.49 years. In 1985, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 77.85 years, which was 3.77 years higher than New York's average of 74.08 years. While in 2008, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 80.9 years, which was 1.31 years higher than New York's average of 79.59 years. In 1985, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 76.89 years, which was 2.81 years higher than New York's average of 74.08 years. While in 2008, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.38 years, which was 0.79 years higher than New York's average of 79.59 years. In 1985, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 76.11 years, which was 2.03 years higher than New York's average of 74.08 years. While in 2008, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 78.97 years, which was 0.62 years lower than New York's average of 79.59 years. In 1985, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 77.06 years, which was 2.98 years higher than New York's average of 74.08 years. While in 2008, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 79.51 years, which was 0.08 years lower than New York's average of 79.59 years. In 1985, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 76.38 years, which was 2.30 years higher than New York's average of 74.08 years. While in 2008, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.04 years, which was 0.55 years lower than New York's average of 79.59 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in New York from 1985 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 New York lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.
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