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flag U.S. life expectancy to rise slightly by 2050 but ranks drop due to obesity, drug deaths.

flag The United States' life expectancy is projected to rise only slightly, from 78.3 years in 2022 to 80.4 years by 2050, putting the country at 66th globally, down from 49th in 2022. flag This lag is attributed to rising obesity rates and drug-related deaths, which are expected to affect over 260 million people and increase by 34%, respectively. flag Addressing these issues could potentially save 550,000 lives annually by 2050, improving life expectancy.

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