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Americans are living longer again, but one surprising trend stands out
Americans are living longer again, but one surprising trend stands out
Americans are living longer again, but one surprising trend stands out

Published on: 07/02/2026

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New provisional data from the CDC shows Americans lived longer in 2025 as the nation’s death rate fell to a record low. Heart disease and cancer remained the leading causes of death, while influenza and pneumonia climbed higher in the rankings following a severe flu season. (AP Photo/Ben Gray, file)

WASHINGTON — Americans continued to live longer in 2025 as the nation’s death rate dropped to the lowest level ever recorded, according to new provisional federal data released Thursday, reflecting continued improvements following the COVID-19 pandemic and fewer deaths from several major causes.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2026/07/americans-are-living-longer-again-but-one-surprising-trend-stands-out.html

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