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Life Expectancy, Race & Ethnicity

In the U.S., which of the following racial/ethnic groups has the longest life expectancy?

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Hispanics have an average life expectancy of 81.9 years, as compared to 78.7 years for non-Hispanic whites and 75.1 years for non-Hispanic blacks. The higher life expectancy of Hispanics may be due to genetic factors, lifestyles choices, and stronger family and social ties, which all correlate to better health.




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