In Texas the lifespan was 77.74 years in 2008 and 78.49 years in 2012
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Lifespan in Texas from 2008 to 2012
In 2008, the life expectancy in Texas was 77.74 years, which was 0.42 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.16 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in Texas was 78.49 years, which was 0.35 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.84 years. On average from 2008 to 2012, the life expectancy in Texas was 0.35 years lower than U.S. national average. While Texas experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.09% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Texas from 2008 to 2012: Men vs Women
In Texas, the life expectancy in 2008 for men was 75.26 years, which was 4.91 years lower than women’s average of 80.17 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy for men was 76.11 years, which was 4.71 years lower than women’s average of 80.82 years. On average from 2008 to 2012, the life expectancy for men was 75.81 years and women was 80.59 years. Texas experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Texas from 2008 to 2012: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 2008 to 2012 are Hawaii with 81.05 years, Nebraska with 79.45 years, New Hampshire with 80.14 years, Minnesota with 80.72 years, New Jersey with 79.84 years, while Texas has an average lifespan of 78.23 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 80.9 years, which was 3.16 years higher than Texas's average of 77.74 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.33 years, which was 2.84 years higher than Texas's average of 78.49 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.04 years, which was 1.30 years higher than Texas's average of 77.74 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.52 years, which was 1.03 years higher than Texas's average of 78.49 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.91 years, which was 2.17 years higher than Texas's average of 77.74 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 80.32 years, which was 1.83 years higher than Texas's average of 78.49 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.38 years, which was 2.64 years higher than Texas's average of 77.74 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.9 years, which was 2.41 years higher than Texas's average of 78.49 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in New Jersey was 79.41 years, which was 1.67 years higher than Texas's average of 77.74 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in New Jersey was 80.15 years, which was 1.66 years higher than Texas's average of 78.49 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Texas from 2008 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 Texas lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.
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