average life
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Reflecting those improved conditions, average life expectancy worldwide rose sharply for the first time in several centuries, from 46 years in 1950 to 72 years in 2020.
From Salon
Although he didn’t delve into people’s personal finances, he noticed many of them kept working long into their later years, especially in Japan, where the average life expectancy is about six years longer than in the U.S.
From MarketWatch
He wants to understand why the average life expectancy of the U.S., at 79, lags behind the others by up to six years.
Although he didn’t delve into the personal finances of the elders, he noticed many kept working long into their later lives, especially in Japan, where the average life expectancy is about six years longer than in the U.S.
From MarketWatch
In the early 20th century, rapid declines in infant mortality -- brought about by medical innovation, improved sanitation, and higher living standards -- significantly boosted average life expectancy.
From Science Daily
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