Dwyer-Lindgren, Mokdad and Colleagues Author “Ten Americas” Study in the Lancet
Posted: 12/6/2024 ()
In 2006, an “Eight Americas” study partitioned the U.S. into eight demographic groups and identified dramatic life expectancy gaps between the groups. In a recent publication in The Lancet, CSDE Affiliates Laura Dwyer-Lindgren (Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation), Ali Mokdad (Health Metrics Sciences, Epidemiology) and co-authors present an updated analysis of data from 2000 – 2021 and identify ten distinct groups during that time period. The study, entitled “Ten Americas: a systematic analysis of life expectancy disparities in the USA,” confirms the persistence of dramatic inequalities and suggests opportunities for targeted action in response. Read the full article here.