September 19, 2026

Life expectancy

Guide Kiwi - Life expectancy has changed dramatically over time. In 1900, the average American lived only about 47 years. By 2000, this had increased to about 77 years. This improvement came from better sanitation, antibiotics, vaccines, safer working conditions, and improved nutrition. However, life expectancy can also decrease, as happened in the United States between 2014 and 2021, when rates dropped due to factors including drug overdoses, suicide, and disease.

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