Life expectancy in the United States has increased by more than a year between 2021 and 2022, partially recovering from the decline caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Deaths from other conditions like flu, pneumonia, kidney disease, and birth defects rose in 2022, offsetting the decrease in Covid-19 deaths.
Life expectancy gains were more pronounced among Native Americans and Alaska Natives, while the gap between men and women widened during the pandemic.