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Eight Americas reveal stark geographic health longevity gaps
A Harvard study maps county by county life expectancy across eight groups. Asian American women in Bergen County lead at about 91 years, while South Dakota American Indian men average around 58. The report links geography, race, and income to vast disparities, with gaps up to 21 years between groups.
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Washington
Bergen County
N.J
South Dakota
Americas
Christopher Murray
Harvard School of Public Health
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Iceland
Uzbekistan
Murray
Northland
Middle America
Appalachia
Mississippi Valley