U.S. death rate falls to century low, boosting life expectancy outlook

Experts noted that U. S. life expectancy has roughly doubled since the late 18th century, climbing from about 35-40 years to roughly 79 years today. The increase, reported by Fox News, reflects advances in sanitation, vaccination, antibiotics and chronic disease treatment. However, the report also warned that modern challenges such as obesity, substance abuse and the COVID-19 pandemic continue to affect health outcomes.

The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released data showing the age-adjusted death rate fell to 689 per 100,000, the lowest level in more than a century. CNN cited the CDC figures and said the decline could push national life expectancy to a new record, according to health experts.