In Pennsylvania the lifespan was 77.9 years in 2008 and 78.29 years in 2015
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Lifespan in Pennsylvania from 2008 to 2015
In 2008, the life expectancy in Pennsylvania was 77.9 years, which was 0.26 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.16 years. While in 2015, the life expectancy in Pennsylvania was 78.29 years, which was 0.43 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.72 years. On average from 2008 to 2015, the life expectancy in Pennsylvania was 0.33 years lower than U.S. national average. While Pennsylvania experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.22% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Pennsylvania from 2008 to 2015: Men vs Women
In Pennsylvania, the life expectancy in 2008 for men was 75.25 years, which was 5.19 years lower than women’s average of 80.44 years. While in 2015, the life expectancy for men was 75.75 years, which was 5.03 years lower than women’s average of 80.78 years. On average from 2008 to 2015, the life expectancy for men was 75.75 years and women was 80.83 years. Pennsylvania experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Pennsylvania from 2008 to 2015: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 2008 to 2015 are Nebraska with 79.42 years, South Dakota with 79.14 years, New Hampshire with 80.04 years, Minnesota with 80.75 years, California with 80.52 years, while Pennsylvania has an average lifespan of 78.34 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.04 years, which was 1.14 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 77.9 years. While in 2015, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.11 years, which was 0.82 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 78.29 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 78.97 years, which was 1.07 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 77.9 years. While in 2015, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 78.81 years, which was 0.52 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 78.29 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.91 years, which was 2.01 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 77.9 years. While in 2015, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.47 years, which was 1.18 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 78.29 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.38 years, which was 2.48 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 77.9 years. While in 2015, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.7 years, which was 2.41 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 78.29 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in California was 79.82 years, which was 1.92 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 77.9 years. While in 2015, the life expectancy in California was 80.75 years, which was 2.46 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 78.29 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Pennsylvania from 2008 to 2015 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 Pennsylvania lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.
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