People throughout San Diego are living longer according to new data from the County’s Community Health Statistics Unit. The latest report shows the San Diego region’s life expectancy has reached 81.5 years.
But here’s something you might not know: University City residents have an average life expectancy that’s five years longer according to the County data. University City residents have an average life expectancy of 86.5 years.
According to the report, life expectancy increases are due to improvements in public hygiene, childhood immunizations, and the increase in awareness in positive health behaviors. A baby born in 1990 in San Diego County was expected to live 77 years. The average life expectancy has since risen to 81.5 years San Diego County.
- For more information, refer to the Life Expectancy in San Diego County Brief available at: sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/community_health_statistics/CHSU_Mortality.html
- See also UCCA’s Senior Watch at: https://www.universitycitynews.org/senior-watch/
From the County News Center:
San Diego County Life Expectancy Rises as Causes of Death Shift
