Americans Are Living Longer
Thursday June 12, 2008
Americans' life expectancy reached a record high of 78.1 years in 2006, with disparities among ethnic groups and between the sexes generally narrowing, according to government data released Wednesday. The death rates from most diseases went down, with influenza mortality falling steeply and AIDS mortality marking its tenth straight year of decline. Infant mortality in 2006 also fell from the previous year, continuing a trend stretching back nearly 50 years. Read more in this article from David Brown of the Washington Post.
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I have many relatives now in their 80’s. As a kid I remember how unusual it was considered for somebody to be in their 70’s. Improved diet and medical treatment as made it possible for all of us to live longer, and more importantly, to enjoy our lives as we age.
My parents died in their 60’s just like many others back in the day. Yes people are living alot longer. I am taking care of myself to make sure I do.