In South Carolina the lifespan was 76.48 years in 2008 and 76.7 years in 2016
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Lifespan in South Carolina from 2008 to 2016
In 2008, the life expectancy in South Carolina was 76.48 years, which was 1.68 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.16 years. While in 2016, the life expectancy in South Carolina was 76.7 years, which was 1.98 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.68 years. On average from 2008 to 2016, the life expectancy in South Carolina was 1.87 years lower than U.S. national average. While South Carolina experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.38% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in South Carolina from 2008 to 2016: Men vs Women
In South Carolina, the life expectancy in 2008 for men was 73.63 years, which was 5.59 years lower than women’s average of 79.22 years. While in 2016, the life expectancy for men was 73.92 years, which was 5.53 years lower than women’s average of 79.45 years. On average from 2008 to 2016, the life expectancy for men was 74.01 years and women was 79.52 years. South Carolina experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in South Carolina from 2008 to 2016: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 2008 to 2016 are Nebraska with 79.43 years, South Dakota with 79.10 years, New Hampshire with 79.95 years, New Jersey with 80.02 years, California with 80.55 years, while South Carolina has an average lifespan of 76.80 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.04 years, which was 2.56 years higher than South Carolina's average of 76.48 years. While in 2016, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.51 years, which was 2.81 years higher than South Carolina's average of 76.7 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 78.97 years, which was 2.49 years higher than South Carolina's average of 76.48 years. While in 2016, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 78.8 years, which was 2.10 years higher than South Carolina's average of 76.7 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.91 years, which was 3.43 years higher than South Carolina's average of 76.48 years. While in 2016, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.23 years, which was 2.53 years higher than South Carolina's average of 76.7 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in New Jersey was 79.41 years, which was 2.93 years higher than South Carolina's average of 76.48 years. While in 2016, the life expectancy in New Jersey was 80.17 years, which was 3.47 years higher than South Carolina's average of 76.7 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in California was 79.82 years, which was 3.34 years higher than South Carolina's average of 76.48 years. While in 2016, the life expectancy in California was 80.82 years, which was 4.12 years higher than South Carolina's average of 76.7 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in South Carolina from 2008 to 2016 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 South Carolina lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.
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