Study finds life expectancy gains slowing since mid-20th century
HuffPost - 08-Sep-2025Life expectancy rose 18 years from 1900–1938 but only ~3 months per year after 1939
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Life expectancy rose 18 years from 1900–1938 but only ~3 months per year after 1939