Lifespan in Virginia from 1960 to 1978

In Virginia the lifespan was 68.72 years in 1960 and 73.13 years in 1978

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Lifespan in Virginia from 1960 to 1978

In 1960, the life expectancy in Virginia was 68.72 years, which was 1.12 years lower than the U.S. national average of 69.84 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy in Virginia was 73.13 years, which was 0.26 years lower than the U.S. national average of 73.39 years. On average from 1960 to 1978, the life expectancy in Virginia was 0.74 years lower than U.S. national average. While Virginia experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 1.33% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Virginia from 1960 to 1978
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Virginia from 1960 to 1978

Lifespan in Virginia from 1960 to 1978: Men vs Women

In Virginia, the life expectancy in 1960 for men was 65.4 years, which was 6.96 years lower than women’s average of 72.36 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy for men was 69.24 years, which was 7.83 years lower than women’s average of 77.07 years. On average from 1960 to 1978, the life expectancy for men was 66.59 years and women was 74.32 years. Virginia experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Virginia from 1960 to 1978: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Virginia from 1960 to 1978: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Virginia from 1960 to 1978: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1960 to 1978 are Hawaii with 74.06 years, Iowa with 72.96 years, Rhode Island with 72.03 years, North Dakota with 73.01 years, Oregon with 72.36 years, while Virginia has an average lifespan of 70.34 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 71.34 years, which was 2.62 years higher than Virginia's average of 68.72 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 77.19 years, which was 4.06 years higher than Virginia's average of 73.13 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in Iowa was 71.92 years, which was 3.20 years higher than Virginia's average of 68.72 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy in Iowa was 75.09 years, which was 1.96 years higher than Virginia's average of 73.13 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in Rhode Island was 70.58 years, which was 1.86 years higher than Virginia's average of 68.72 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy in Rhode Island was 74.76 years, which was 1.63 years higher than Virginia's average of 73.13 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 71.51 years, which was 2.79 years higher than Virginia's average of 68.72 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 74.77 years, which was 1.64 years higher than Virginia's average of 73.13 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in Oregon was 71.02 years, which was 2.30 years higher than Virginia's average of 68.72 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy in Oregon was 74.54 years, which was 1.41 years higher than Virginia's average of 73.13 years.

Lifespan in Virginia from 1960 to 1978: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Virginia from 1960 to 1978: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Virginia from 1960 to 1978 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 Virginia lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.

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