The Dwindling Life Expectancy in the United States: Causes, Implications, and Prospective Solutions
Life expectancy in the United States has declined for the third consecutive year. The average life expectancy at birth in the United States was 78.6 years in 2022, down from 78.7 years in 2021. The decline is being driven by a number of factors, including the opioid epidemic, the COVID-19 pandemic, and rising rates of chronic … Read more