Fifty years of economic change have taken a heavy toll on some Americans, especially those with less education who not only have been left behind but are sicker and living shorter lives, according to ...

A recent study published in Scientific Reports evaluated life expectancy and economic losses due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) deaths losses in the United States (US). Study: Assessing the ...

How long can retirees expect to live in retirement? It’s an important question that’s often misunderstood. Surprisingly, most people underestimate how long they might live, which can be a serious ...

This field examines the interplay between healthcare expenditure, ageing, and economic decision-making across the lifespan. It integrates economic modelling with biological and sociological insights ...

The Covid-19 pandemic set US life expectancy back by years, but new research shows that the country has been falling behind for decades. In 1950, the US had the 12th longest life expectancy among ...

The state’s life expectancy was lower in 2024 than in 2019, according to an analysis, but primarily as a result of causes of death other than Covid. By Emily Baumgaertner Nunn If the nation’s largest ...