In 2004, the life expectancy at birth reached an all-time high of 77.9 years - 75.2 for men and 80.4 for women.
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Minino, Arialdi, Melonie Heron, and Betty L. Smith. Deaths: Preliminary data for 2004. Hyattsville, MD: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: National Center for Health Statistics. [ Permalink ] |