An American born in 2024 can expect to live to be 79, on average. But people in other wealthy countries can expect to live longer.
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US life expectancy reached a record high in 2024 as deaths from drug overdose and Covid-19 dropped
People in the United States can expect to live longer than ever, as death rates returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2024.
The increase signals a rebound from declines during the pandemic and progress with the opioid crisis.
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