Life Expectancy
While US life expectancy steadily rose for decades, it has declined since 2014, falling over 2 years to 76.1 in 2021, now the lowest among G7 nations. This reflects a longer downward trend - the US ranked 20th globally in 1980 but 43rd in 2021. Key drivers are obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, with over 70% of adults overweig…
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