US lags behind in life expectancy

Americans are living longer than ever, but not as long as people in 41 other countries.

Americans are living longer than ever, but not as long as people in 41 other countries.

For decades, the US has been slipping in international rankings of life expectancy, as other countries improve health care, nutrition and lifestyles.

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