NYC life expectancy shows improvement, but racial inequalities remain, Health Department says
New data from the New York City Health Department shows an improvement in life expectancy for New Yorkers.
The average life expectancy was more than 82.5 years in 2023, which is more than a year higher than 2022.
However, health officials are still concerned about racial disparities.
The life expectancy for Black New Yorkers was about 78, a full five years less than the life expectancy for white New Yorkers.
The health department notes inequities that worsened during COVID have improved, though the gap is still greater than it was in 2019.
"The 2023 data show meaningful progress, but the data also affirm that structural racism, classism, gender inequity, and numerous other factors shape health outcomes across our city," said Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse. "The Health Department is committed to strengthening the agency's ability to use data to identify, understand, and address health inequities in New York City."
Final 2024 data will be released in 2026.
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