(Washington, DC) — The life expectancy of a person living in the U.S. is hitting an all time high.
According to a report released Thursday by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, U.S. life expectancy was 79 years old in 2024, which marks an increase of half a year compared to 2023. The report also indicated that females continue to live longer than males, with female life expectancy increasing to 81-point-four years in 2024 compared to 76-point-five years for men.
In addition to the rising life expectancy, the report noted that death rates fell by nearly four percent nationwide to mark the lowest level since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
