Early Deaths: West Virginians Have Some of the Shortest Life Expectancies in the United States
West
Virginians have lower life expectancies than the rest of the United
States, and southern West Virginians have some of the lowest life
expectancies in the country, particularly women. These are some of
the findings of a report issued in September, 2008 by West
Virginians for Affordable Health Care (WVAHC).
The Data Behind the Report
We want you to be able to see what we saw. The following downloadable files are in spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel) format:
Raw data from Harvard Researchers: Life Expectancy by U.S. County, 1961 - 1999 (3,141 Counties)
National Rankings and Life Expectancies for Men and Women (combined) in West Virginia Counties
National Rankings and Life Expectancies for Women (only) in West Virginia Counties
Life Expectancy of Women by County for 3,141 U.S. Counties (1999)
National Rankings and Life Expectancies for Men and Women (combined)
in WV Counties (1961 - 1999)