U.S. Life Expectancy Reaches a Record High

U.S. Life Expectancy Reaches a Record High

Americans are living longer than ever. A new report from the CDC finds that life expectancy in the United States hit an all-time high in 2024, thanks to public health measures and advancements in treating cancer, heart disease and drug overdoses. The Bloomberg American Health Initiative is working to increase life expectancy - learn more about how we’re improving health across the country: https://americanhealth.jhu.edu/ About Bloomberg Philanthropies: Bloomberg Philanthropies invests in 700 cities and 150 countries around the world to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. The organization focuses on creating lasting change in five key areas: the Arts, Education, Environment, Government Innovation, and Public Health. Bloomberg Philanthropies encompasses all of Michael R. Bloomberg’s giving, including his foundation, corporate, and personal philanthropy as well as Bloomberg Associates, a philanthropic consultancy that advises cities around the world. In 2024, Bloomberg Philanthropies distributed $3.7 billion. Subscribe to the Bloomberg Philanthropies YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTBGx5nppO4o_fOy7hqgyMg More from Bloomberg ​Philanthropies: X: https://twitter.com/BloombergDotOrg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloombergdotorg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloombergdotorg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bloomberg-philanthropies Website: https://www.bloomberg.org Sign up for the Bloomberg Philanthropies Impact Newsletter: https://www.bloomberg.org/sign-up #BloombergPhilanthropies (U.S. Life Expectancy Reaches a Record High | Bloomberg Philanthropies) (https://youtube.com/shorts/l2jq86fC3DE)