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Life Expectancy Has Increased Dramatically Over The Past Century. But Some People Might Be Falling Behind.
Saturday, March 25, 2017 3:49
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from the Richmond Fed
– this post authored by Jessie Romero
At the turn of the 20th century, most babies born in America could expect to die before age 50 – if they survived past their first birthday, which roughly one in 10 babies did not. But over the past century, improvements in sanitation, nutrition, and medical care – especially the development of vaccines and antibiotics – have driven a dramatic increase in life expectancy. Babies born today can expect to live until they are nearly 80, and adults who reach old age are increasingly likely to survive additional years.
Source: http://econintersect.com/pages/contributors/contributor.php?post=201703250522
