May 23, 2013

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Reporter: CNN

Life Expectancy Continues To Rise!

Chart shows the U.S. life expectancy at birth since 1929;; 2c x 2 inches; 96.3 mm x 50.8 mm

A new global study finds life expectancy has increased 10 years since the 1970's.

But many people are spending more years living with illnesses such as cancer and heart disease.

The findings in the journal Lancet also show that fewer children now die from viruses and malnutrition.


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