It’s a fair assumption that many of this state’s wealthy elite are investing in life extension. At least we know Jeff Bezos is.
But those born in Washington can expect to live, by this country’s not-so-great standards, a little bit longer already.
At 79.2 years, our state ranked second for life expectancy at birth in 2020, per the latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While numbers fell across the board as Covid began to take its toll, Washington’s pandemic response helped limit that dip to less than one year. Only Hawaii, at 80.7 years, can currently claim more longevity.
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