Female Life Span Going Down In Some Parts Of The U.S. [View all]
Source: Medical News Today
Life expectancy among some women in the U.S. is steadily declining, according to the latest research published in the journal Health Affairs.
The study indicates that in almost half of the country's counties, women under the age of 75 are dying at rates higher than before.
This is the first study of its kind to identify the trend, which is particularly evident among low-income white women.
Experts believe that the reason women are dying younger in certain parts of the country is due to increased smoking rates, and obesity. Although many are still uncertain as to what the true causes really are.
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Life expectancy appears to be increasing among educated and affluent women, while declining among those who haven't completed high school.
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