Life Expectancy

"What’s the average amount of time you are going to live?" That’s something called life expectancy, and it’s a number that scientists figure based on all kinds of complicated methods that would bore you to tears if we explained it. But take a look at what the chart looks like:

LIFE EXPECTANCY (in years)

	White Female	78.0
	African-American Female	76.1
	White Male	75.3
	Black Male	69.0

Data taken from US Life Tables, 2003, National Vital Statistics Reports Vol. 54 N. 14

The numbers speak for themselves. We can begin to close the gap and improve not just the length of our lives but the quality of them as well. It’s up to us to start making the changes through better food choices, more exercise, and getting the necessary screening tests such as breast mammograms for women and prostate exams for men. Remember, part of THE CHALLENGE is your commitment to bettering not just yourself, but the entire community.

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