Lifespan in Washington DC from 1959 to 1971

In Washington DC the lifespan was 66.1 years in 1959 and 65.65 years in 1971

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Lifespan in Washington DC from 1959 to 1971

In 1959, the life expectancy in Washington DC was 66.1 years, which was 3.84 years lower than the U.S. national average of 69.94 years. While in 1971, the life expectancy in Washington DC was 65.65 years, which was 5.45 years lower than the U.S. national average of 71.1 years. On average from 1959 to 1971, the life expectancy in Washington DC was 4.38 years lower than U.S. national average. While Washington DC experienced a negative life expectancy growth rate, this is a 2.34% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Washington DC from 1959 to 1971
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Washington DC from 1959 to 1971

Lifespan in Washington DC from 1959 to 1971: Men vs Women

In Washington DC, the life expectancy in 1959 for men was 62.38 years, which was 7.37 years lower than women’s average of 69.75 years. While in 1971, the life expectancy for men was 60.93 years, which was 9.44 years lower than women’s average of 70.37 years. On average from 1959 to 1971, the life expectancy for men was 61.77 years and women was 70.04 years. Washington DC experienced a negative growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Washington DC from 1959 to 1971: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Washington DC from 1959 to 1971: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Washington DC from 1959 to 1971: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1959 to 1971 are Nebraska with 72.25 years, Hawaii with 72.82 years, South Dakota with 71.60 years, Minnesota with 72.43 years, Kansas with 72.21 years, while Washington DC has an average lifespan of 65.92 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 71.9 years, which was 5.80 years higher than Washington DC's average of 66.1 years. While in 1971, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 72.74 years, which was 7.09 years higher than Washington DC's average of 65.65 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 71.52 years, which was 5.42 years higher than Washington DC's average of 66.1 years. While in 1971, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 74.31 years, which was 8.66 years higher than Washington DC's average of 65.65 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 70.99 years, which was 4.89 years higher than Washington DC's average of 66.1 years. While in 1971, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 72.39 years, which was 6.74 years higher than Washington DC's average of 65.65 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 71.81 years, which was 5.71 years higher than Washington DC's average of 66.1 years. While in 1971, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 73.28 years, which was 7.63 years higher than Washington DC's average of 65.65 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Kansas was 71.93 years, which was 5.83 years higher than Washington DC's average of 66.1 years. While in 1971, the life expectancy in Kansas was 72.73 years, which was 7.08 years higher than Washington DC's average of 65.65 years.

Lifespan in Washington DC from 1959 to 1971: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Washington DC from 1959 to 1971: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Washington DC from 1959 to 1971 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 Washington DC lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.

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