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Los Angeles Times: L.A. County residents living longer, but old disparities persist

State: 
California

Los Angeles County residents are living longer than ever — and about than 2.6 years longer than the average American — with a life expectancy of more than 80 years, public health officials announced Tuesday. But economic and racial disparities persist, with some minorities and low-income residents dying younger than wealthier neighbors.

Publication Date: 
July 28, 2010