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Life expectancy (US), 1989-2009

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IHME's county-by-county estimates of life expectancy released in April 2012 show that women’s lifespans are improving at a much slower pace than men's nationwide.

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Highest and lowest life expectancy by county and sex (US), 1989-2009

With this interactive tool, view the highest and lowest life expectancies by county, sex, and black or white race.

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Life expectancy by county and sex (US) with country comparison (Global), 1989, 1999, 2009

With this interactive map, explore life expectancy in US counties in 1989, 1999, and 2009 compared to the rest of the world.

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Life expectancy by county and sex (US), 1989-2009

With this interactive map, explore trends in life expectancy in the United States between 1989 and 2009.

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Latest life expectancy estimates by county reveal big differences nationwide
April 19, 2012

This presentation describes IHME’s county-by-county estimates of life expectancy in the United States between 1989 and 2009, compares local health outcomes, and points to some of the biggest drivers of health disparities.

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Girls born in 2009 will live shorter lives than their mothers in hundreds of US counties
April 19, 2012

Lifespan gap between counties grows; life expectancies for black Americans improve greatly.

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