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Re:The U.S. Just Lost 26 Years' Worth of Progress on Life Ex... by AlexandrB on Tuesday October 18, 2022 @08:58AM (#33246436)
Besides what others have said, it's important not to confuse life expectancy and longevity. Because life expectancy averages lifespans, life expectancy declines very rapidly when a lot of young people are dying. Note that the article mentions drug overdose as a major driver - which probably affects the young more than the old.
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Re:The U.S. Just Lost 26 Years' Worth of Progress on Life Ex... by philliphaydon on Tuesday October 18, 2022 @09:00AM (#33246467)
Life expectancy and longevity goes hand in hand. Resolving issues hindering life expectancy only serves to extend longevity.
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Re:The U.S. Just Lost 26 Years' Worth of Progress on Life Ex... by AlexandrB on Tuesday October 18, 2022 @09:05AM (#33246515)
Getting infant mortality down would have a big impact on the life expectancy in the US but has nothing to do with longevity.
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