News Alert: U.S. life expectancy ticks up as drug fatalities and cancer deaths drop

The number of fatal overdoses declined for the first time in 28 years, and death rates fell for heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases and more, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for 2018. But despite the encouraging elements of the CDC mortality report, the broader pattern for American health remains sobering.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Jan 30, 7:00 AM     U.S. life expectancy ticks up as drug fatalities and cancer deaths drop The number of fatal overdoses declined for the first time in 28 years, and death rates fell for heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases and more, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for 2018. But despite the encouraging elements of the CDC mortality report, the broader pattern for American health remains sobering. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071