US life expectancy declines for first time in two decades

Al Jazeera English
Al Jazeera English
  • 7 years ago
The average life expectancy in the United States has fallen for the first time in more than two decades.

Researchers blame the drop on a rise in preventable diseases.

Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey has more.

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