improvements in diet that have resulted in greater life expectancy for many people
calculating the life expectancies of different social groups
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During the series, Swisher also visits medical clinics and biotech labs, as well as South Korea, whose residents enjoy a high life expectancy.—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026 According to WalletHub, people in Fremont also have the highest rate of life satisfaction, the seventh-lowest depression rate, and the fifth-highest average life expectancy in the country.—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026 By analyzing data on life expectancy, chronic conditions, disability, mental distress, and physical inactivity among adults 65 and older, home medical bed company Opera Beds identified where seniors have the best quality of life.—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026 Many women face unique financial realities, such as career breaks, caregiving, and longer life expectancy, yet most financial advice ignores these factors, which can affect women in ways that differ from those of men, according to NerdWallet's personal finance expert Kimberly Palmer.—Janay Reece, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for life expectancy
: the number of years that an individual or group of a certain age can expect to live on the average based on experience in the past for individuals or groups of the same kind
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life expectancy
noun
: an expected number of years of life based on statistical probability