The Long Shadow of Life Expectancy: A Glimmer of Hope for America's Deadliest Decades The United States has long been plagued by high rates of mortality and declining life expectancy.
However, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 2025 marks a significant turning point in this trend.
The country has achieved a new record low in its death rate, with an average of 689. 2 deaths per 100,000 people – the lowest level on record and likely the lowest since the US's inception.