US life expectancy climbs to a record high as 2025 death rate falls
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Provisional CDC data show the U.S. death rate in 2025 fell 4.6% from 2024 to a record low, with life expectancy hitting a new high. About 3,094,593 people died in 2025, with heart disease, cancer, and unintentional injuries as the top causes. The improvement spans all ages and both sexes, though final annual stats may change after review; COVID-19 is no longer among the top causes.
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