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    • Demography
    • Public Health
    • Biostatistics

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    • Life expectancy is a key indicator of population health and socioeconomic development.
    • State-level variations in life expectancy highlight geographic disparities in health outcomes.
    • Understanding these variations is crucial for targeted public health interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present complete period life tables for all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia for 2018.
    • To analyze life expectancy at birth and at age 65 by sex for each state.
    • To identify state-specific trends and differences in mortality rates.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized 2018 final mortality statistics and July 1, 2018 population estimates.
    • Incorporated 2018 Medicare data for individuals aged 66-99.
    • Applied a methodology consistent with national life table estimation, with state-specific modifications.

    Main Results:

    • Hawaii recorded the highest life expectancy at birth (81.0 years), while West Virginia had the lowest (74.4 years) in 2018.
    • Life expectancy at age 65 varied from 17.5 years (Kentucky) to 21.1 years (Hawaii).
    • Females exhibited higher life expectancy than males in all states, with differences ranging from 3.8 to 6.2 years.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant state-level variations in life expectancy exist across the United States.
    • Sex-based disparities in life expectancy persist nationwide.
    • These findings underscore the need for state-specific public health strategies to address mortality differences.