Lifespan in West Virginia from 1963 to 1979

In West Virginia the lifespan was 69.16 years in 1963 and 72.49 years in 1979

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Lifespan in West Virginia from 1963 to 1979

In 1963, the life expectancy in West Virginia was 69.16 years, which was 0.80 years lower than the U.S. national average of 69.96 years. While in 1979, the life expectancy in West Virginia was 72.49 years, which was 1.32 years lower than the U.S. national average of 73.81 years. On average from 1963 to 1979, the life expectancy in West Virginia was 1.16 years lower than U.S. national average. While West Virginia experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.69% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in West Virginia from 1963 to 1979
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in West Virginia from 1963 to 1979

Lifespan in West Virginia from 1963 to 1979: Men vs Women

In West Virginia, the life expectancy in 1963 for men was 65.57 years, which was 7.60 years lower than women’s average of 73.17 years. While in 1979, the life expectancy for men was 68.6 years, which was 7.90 years lower than women’s average of 76.5 years. On average from 1963 to 1979, the life expectancy for men was 66.38 years and women was 74.45 years. West Virginia experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in West Virginia from 1963 to 1979: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in West Virginia from 1963 to 1979: Men vs Women

Lifespan in West Virginia from 1963 to 1979: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1963 to 1979 are Minnesota with 73.62 years, Hawaii with 74.59 years, Rhode Island with 72.38 years, North Dakota with 73.36 years, Massachusetts with 72.56 years, while West Virginia has an average lifespan of 70.25 years. In 1963, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 72.18 years, which was 3.02 years higher than West Virginia's average of 69.16 years. While in 1979, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 76.13 years, which was 3.64 years higher than West Virginia's average of 72.49 years. In 1963, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 72.3 years, which was 3.14 years higher than West Virginia's average of 69.16 years. While in 1979, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 76.9 years, which was 4.41 years higher than West Virginia's average of 72.49 years. In 1963, the life expectancy in Rhode Island was 70.53 years, which was 1.37 years higher than West Virginia's average of 69.16 years. While in 1979, the life expectancy in Rhode Island was 74.6 years, which was 2.11 years higher than West Virginia's average of 72.49 years. In 1963, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 71.91 years, which was 2.75 years higher than West Virginia's average of 69.16 years. While in 1979, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 75.79 years, which was 3.30 years higher than West Virginia's average of 72.49 years. In 1963, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 71.4 years, which was 2.24 years higher than West Virginia's average of 69.16 years. While in 1979, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 75.05 years, which was 2.56 years higher than West Virginia's average of 72.49 years.

Lifespan in West Virginia from 1963 to 1979: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in West Virginia from 1963 to 1979: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in West Virginia from 1963 to 1979 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 West Virginia lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.

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