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Life expectancy in the United States has decelerated over the past 30 years compared to historical patterns.
Practitioners should be aware of the slowing growth in life expectancy when planning for health interventions.
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During the past 30 years in the United States, the rise in life expectancy at birth has decelerated relative to this historic pattern.
Why this rating
The claim is based on a historical analysis of life expectancy data.
Source
Peering into the future of American longevity.
Olshansky Sj et al. · PubMed · 2005
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