Lifespan in Washington DC from 1965 to 1978

In Washington DC the lifespan was 65.94 years in 1965 and 68.75 years in 1978

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Lifespan in Washington DC from 1965 to 1978

In 1965, the life expectancy in Washington DC was 65.94 years, which was 4.31 years lower than the U.S. national average of 70.25 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy in Washington DC was 68.75 years, which was 4.64 years lower than the U.S. national average of 73.39 years. On average from 1965 to 1978, the life expectancy in Washington DC was 4.85 years lower than U.S. national average. While Washington DC experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.21% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Washington DC from 1965 to 1978
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Washington DC from 1965 to 1978

Lifespan in Washington DC from 1965 to 1978: Men vs Women

In Washington DC, the life expectancy in 1965 for men was 61.91 years, which was 8.02 years lower than women’s average of 69.93 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy for men was 64.27 years, which was 8.86 years lower than women’s average of 73.13 years. On average from 1965 to 1978, the life expectancy for men was 62.04 years and women was 71.11 years. Washington DC experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Washington DC from 1965 to 1978: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Washington DC from 1965 to 1978: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Washington DC from 1965 to 1978: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1965 to 1978 are Hawaii with 74.71 years, North Dakota with 73.39 years, Minnesota with 73.65 years, Idaho with 72.65 years, New Hampshire with 72.27 years, while Washington DC has an average lifespan of 66.59 years. In 1965, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 73.09 years, which was 7.15 years higher than Washington DC's average of 65.94 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 77.19 years, which was 8.44 years higher than Washington DC's average of 68.75 years. In 1965, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 72.16 years, which was 6.22 years higher than Washington DC's average of 65.94 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 74.77 years, which was 6.02 years higher than Washington DC's average of 68.75 years. In 1965, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 72.47 years, which was 6.53 years higher than Washington DC's average of 65.94 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 75.4 years, which was 6.65 years higher than Washington DC's average of 68.75 years. In 1965, the life expectancy in Idaho was 71.22 years, which was 5.28 years higher than Washington DC's average of 65.94 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy in Idaho was 74.7 years, which was 5.95 years higher than Washington DC's average of 68.75 years. In 1965, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 70.72 years, which was 4.78 years higher than Washington DC's average of 65.94 years. While in 1978, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 74.67 years, which was 5.92 years higher than Washington DC's average of 68.75 years.

Lifespan in Washington DC from 1965 to 1978: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Washington DC from 1965 to 1978: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Washington DC from 1965 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 Washington DC lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.

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