In Texas the lifespan was 71.29 years in 1971 and 78.43 years in 2015
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Lifespan in Texas from 1971 to 2015
In 1971, the life expectancy in Texas was 71.29 years, which was 0.19 years higher than the U.S. national average of 71.1 years. While in 2015, the life expectancy in Texas was 78.43 years, which was 0.29 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.72 years. On average from 1971 to 2015, the life expectancy in Texas was 0.20 years lower than U.S. national average. While Texas experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.70% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Texas from 1971 to 2015: Men vs Women
In Texas, the life expectancy in 1971 for men was 67.5 years, which was 7.77 years lower than women’s average of 75.27 years. While in 2015, the life expectancy for men was 76.11 years, which was 4.62 years lower than women’s average of 80.73 years. On average from 1971 to 2015, the life expectancy for men was 72.21 years and women was 78.75 years. Texas experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Texas from 1971 to 2015: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1971 to 2015 are Nebraska with 77.05 years, Minnesota with 77.94 years, Hawaii with 78.63 years, Rhode Island with 76.77 years, New Hampshire with 77.04 years, while Texas has an average lifespan of 75.48 years. In 1971, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 72.74 years, which was 1.45 years higher than Texas's average of 71.29 years. While in 2015, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.11 years, which was 0.68 years higher than Texas's average of 78.43 years. In 1971, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 73.28 years, which was 1.99 years higher than Texas's average of 71.29 years. While in 2015, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.7 years, which was 2.27 years higher than Texas's average of 78.43 years. In 1971, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 74.31 years, which was 3.02 years higher than Texas's average of 71.29 years. While in 2015, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.31 years, which was 2.88 years higher than Texas's average of 78.43 years. In 1971, the life expectancy in Rhode Island was 72.31 years, which was 1.02 years higher than Texas's average of 71.29 years. While in 2015, the life expectancy in Rhode Island was 79.51 years, which was 1.08 years higher than Texas's average of 78.43 years. In 1971, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 71.66 years, which was 0.37 years higher than Texas's average of 71.29 years. While in 2015, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.47 years, which was 1.04 years higher than Texas's average of 78.43 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Texas from 1971 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 Texas lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.
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