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U.S. to Drop to 66th Place in Life Expectancy Rankings

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The U.S. faces a stark decline in global health rankings, with life expectancy predicted to fall to 66th place by 2050, despite modest gains to 80.4 years. A report from the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) highlights rising obesity as a key driver of this crisis, forecasting over 260 million Americans affected by 2050.
 
Obesity-related conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer threaten public health on an unprecedented scale. Health-adjusted life expectancy (HALE) rankings are also set to drop dramatically from 80th to 108th, underscoring urgent challenges in addressing chronic disease and promoting healthier living nationwide. Read more from the NY Post here.