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Mortality in the United States, 2012.

Jiaquan Xu, Kenneth D Kochanek, Sherry L Murphy

NCHS Data Brief

|October 9, 2014

Summary

US life expectancy reached a record high of 78.8 years in 2012, while the age-adjusted death rate hit a historic low. Leading causes of death remained consistent, with most showing decreased rates, except for suicide.

Area of Science:

Public Health
Demography
Epidemiology

Background:

Mortality data is crucial for understanding population health trends.
Previous years showed varying patterns in life expectancy and death rates.

Purpose of the Study:

To present final 2012 U.S. mortality data.
To analyze changes in life expectancy, death rates, and leading causes of death from 2011 to 2012.

Main Methods:

Utilized data from the National Vital Statistics System, Mortality.
Compared final 2012 mortality data with final 2011 data.
Analyzed life expectancy, age-adjusted death rates by demographics, and leading causes of death.

Main Results:

US life expectancy at birth reached a record high of 78.8 years in 2012.

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The age-adjusted death rate declined to a record low of 732.8 per 100,000 population.

Infant mortality rate decreased to a historic low of 597.8 per 100,000 live births.

Death rates for 8 of the 10 leading causes decreased; suicide rates increased.

Conclusions:

The U.S. population experienced improved health indicators in 2012.
Mortality patterns reveal key insights into the nation's overall health and well-being.
Continued monitoring of mortality trends is essential for public health initiatives.