Being born in the wrong ZIP code can shorten your life
- Written by Jessica Young, Assistant Professor of Health Studies, American University
Babies born 10 miles apart could represent a life expectancy difference of almost 33 years.Ana Prego/shutterstock.comNewly released data on life expectancy across the U.S. shows that where we live matters for how long we live.
A person in the U.S. can expect to live an average of 78.8 years, according to the most recent numbers from the Centers...
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