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US life expectancy hits record high in 2024, CDC says

January 29, 2026 0 views 1 min read
US life expectancy hits record high in 2024, CDC says
American life expectancy reached a new high of 79 years in 2024, a 0.6-year increase from 2023. While infant mortality remained stable, suicide entered the top ten leading causes of death, displacing COVID-19. Heart disease, cancer, and unintentional injuries remained the top three causes.