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Understanding the United States Black-White Life Expectancy Gap, 2007-2018

2025-01-07 epidemiology Title + abstract only
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BackgroundLife expectancy is a critical measure of population health. In the U.S., Black Americans have historically experienced lower life expectancy than White Americans due to factors such as health insurance inequities, socioeconomic disparities, and systemic barriers. Though the Black-White life expectancy gap narrowed after 1990, it has fluctuated in recent years, influenced by socioeconomic changes and the COVID-19 pandemic. ObjectiveThis study examines how national-level differences in ...

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