Americans will pay to live longer, but experts say wealth doesn’t guarantee a longer life in America
Americans will pay to live longer, but experts say wealth doesn’t guarantee a longer life in America
Published
August 11, 2026 6:30AM (EDT)
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There’s some good news for American lifespans: In July, preliminary CDC data suggested that life expectancy in the U.S. is on track to reach a record high while death rates hit a historic low.
“It’s pretty much good news all the way around,” said Robert Anderson, of the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics.
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