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flag U.S. life expectancy varies by over 20 years based on race and location, study finds.

flag A recent study in The Lancet shows that life expectancy in the U.S. varies by over 20 years based on race and location. flag The gap widened during the first two years of the pandemic, reaching 20.4 years. flag Asian Americans have the highest life expectancy at 84 years, while American Indians and Alaska Natives in the West have the lowest at 63.6 years. flag Researchers blame unequal distribution of resources and opportunities for these disparities and call for equitable investments in healthcare, education, and employment.

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