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U.S. life expectancy climbs yet trails other nations
United States life expectancy rose but remains 42nd worldwide. 2004 baby expected to live 77.9 years, with disparities by race and obesity. Experts cite lack of universal health care, high obesity, and social conditions as key factors.
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United States
U.S
Japan
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Jordan
Guam
Cayman Islands
Christopher Murray
Institute For Health Metrics and Evaluation
University of Washington
Census Bureau
National Center For Health Statistics
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Canada
Sam Harper
McGill University
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Paul Terry
Emory University
Atlanta
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Saudi Arabia
Marie C. McCormick
Harvard School of Public Health
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