The Gap in Life Expectancy Between Blacks and Whites Has Narrowed

Jul 29, 2019

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The gap in life expectancy between blacks and whites has narrowed to the smallest ever: 4.4 years for men and 3.1 years for women. But the reasons aren’t all positive: Premature deaths among blacks from homicides and HIV have plunged, while drug overdose deaths among whites have skyrocketed.

—The Economist.

The Gap in Life Expectancy Between Blacks and Whites Has Narrowed

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