U.S. Life Expectancy Hits Record High 2024.

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U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024. This is the highest number ever in American history.

Fewer people died from the COVID-19 sickness. Deaths from heart disease and drug overdoses also fell.

Life expectancy dropped greatly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, it is getting better again after some hard years.

Deaths from accidents and drug use went down a lot. COVID-19 is not among the top ten causes of death.

The U.S. still has lower life expectancy than many countries. More work is needed to make people even healthier.

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What is the life expectancy in the U.S. in 2024?

The life expectancy in the U.S. in 2024 is 79 years.

What happened to deaths from COVID-19 and other causes?

Fewer people died from COVID-19, heart disease, and drug overdoses.

Is the U.S. life expectancy higher or lower than many other countries?

The U.S. still has lower life expectancy than many countries.

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