After large drops during the pandemic, life expectancy in the United States should recover to 2019 levels this year nationally and in 26 states — but not as fast as it should compared with similar countries, according to a new study.
People line up for free food, groceries and clothing at the weekly Saturday River City Street Ministry food distribution on June 10, 2023, in Huntington, West Virginia. The weekly event, which is organized and run by a series of churches including religious motorcycle groups, has been operating for over 16 years in the economically stressed city. Huntington, also known as River City locally, has struggled with a declining manufacturing base and a surge in opioid addiction over recent years. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images/TNS)
People line up for free food, groceries and clothing at the weekly Saturday River City Street Ministry food distribution on June 10, 2023, in Huntington, West Virginia. The weekly event, which is organized and run by a series of churches including religious motorcycle groups, has been operating for over 16 years in the economically stressed city. Huntington, also known as River City locally, has struggled with a declining manufacturing base and a surge in opioid addiction over recent years. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images/TNS)
