Florida, with its warm climate and abundant sunshine, has often been considered a great place to live, especially if you’re older. But relatively speaking, Florida isn’t necessarily a place for residents, young or old, to expect to live a long life.
Florida, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), ranked 22nd in life expectancy for residents. That’s behind Hawaii, California and New York, which comprise the top three in life expectancy.
Floridians who are 65 years old rank seventh in remaining life expectancy.
The CDC’s findings were published in the National Vital Statistics Reports. The CDC looked at state-level mortality and population estimates from 2018 of all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Additionally, it considered state-specific death and population figures for older Medicare beneficiaries in 2018.
Florida residents can expect to live 78.9 years, according to the data. That’s slightly more than the average American life expectancy.
Americans, on average, are expected to live to 78.7 years old.
American women (81.2) are expected to outlive men (76.2) by five years.
Florida women can expect to live 81.6 years, which is 5.4 years longer than Florida men (76.2 years).
Southerners had the shortest life expectancy while those in the Northeast and Midwest had the longest life expectancy.
West Virginia was 51st (last place) in life expectancy at 74.4 years, followed by Mississippi (74.6 years), Alabama (75.1), Kentucky (75.3) and Tennessee 75.5.
Hawaiians had the longest life expectancy at 81 years, while Californians can expect to live 80.8 years and residents of New York and Minnesota can expect to live 80.5 years. Connecticut residents, at 80.4 years, round out the top five.
Floridians 65 and older can expect to live an additional 19.9 years overall, which trails national leaders Hawaii (21.1 years), California (20.3), Connecticut (20.3), New York (20.2), Colorado (20.0) and Minnesota (20.0).
Florida women age 65 can expect to live another 21.2 years, which ranks fifth nationally while Florida men age 65 can expect to live another 18.4 years, which ranks 10th.
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The information provided in the article reflects a comprehensive study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding life expectancy across various states in the U.S. The CDC's analysis encompasses mortality rates and population estimates, specifically focusing on older age groups such as those aged 65 and above.
Key points from the article include:
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Florida's Overall Life Expectancy: According to the CDC's data, Florida ranks 22nd in life expectancy among all states. Residents of Florida can expect to live an average of 78.9 years, slightly above the national average of 78.7 years.
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Gender Disparity in Life Expectancy: As seen across the country, women tend to have a longer life expectancy than men. In Florida, women are expected to live around 81.6 years, while men have an average life expectancy of 76.2 years, a difference of 5.4 years.
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Regional Disparities: The study highlights significant regional variations in life expectancy. Southern states, including Florida, generally exhibit lower life expectancies compared to states in the Northeast and Midwest.
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Top States for Life Expectancy: Hawaii tops the list with the longest life expectancy of 81 years, followed by California, New York, Minnesota, and Connecticut, all surpassing 80 years.
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Life Expectancy for Floridians Aged 65 and Older: Individuals aged 65 and older in Florida have a remaining life expectancy of approximately 19.9 years, placing the state behind leaders like Hawaii, California, and others in this age bracket.
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Gender Disparity in Older Age Groups: Women aged 65 in Florida can expect to live an additional 21.2 years, ranking fifth nationally, while men aged 65 have an expectancy of 18.4 years, placing them at the tenth position nationally.
This data not only reflects the varied life expectancies across states but also underscores the importance of considering gender disparities and age brackets when assessing life expectancy metrics. The CDC's National Vital Statistics Reports serve as a valuable resource in understanding these demographic trends and health outcomes.
