As countries strive to improve the overall health of their nation, life expectancy is falling in the U.S. The National Center for Health Statistics says the current life expectancy is 77.5 years in the U.S., a drop from 79 years in 2019.
Many factors contribute to life expectancy, like age, sex, race, ethnicity, and where we live. A recent Casino of the Kings study of 200 countries named Japan the healthiest country for aging. The study highlights the top 10 healthiest countries to grow old in, analyzing factors such as life expectancy, quality of living, health care, overall happiness, and climate.