New study shows life expectancy in U.S. varies among racial, ethnic groups

LOS ANGELES, June 20 (Xinhua) -- The overall life expectancy in the United States increased by 2.3 years from 2000 to 2019, but varied significantly among racial and ethnic groups, according to a new study funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The study examined trends in life expectancy at the county level in the United States.