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AP analysis: Unemployment, income affect life expectancy

Hawaii highest, Mississippi lowest

This Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 photo shows Delbarton, W.Va.The state eclipses most others in the percentage of people affected by diabetes, heart disease and obesity. It has had the nation's highest rate of drug overdose deaths for years running. It also has the highest obesity rate and the highest rates of diabetes and high blood pressure. Adding to those woes is the highest suicide rate among states east of the Mississippi River. - photo by Associated Press

life expectancy.jpg — This Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 photo shows Delbarton, W.Va.The state eclipses most others in the percentage of people affected by diabetes, heart disease and obesity. It has had the nation's highest rate of drug overdose deaths for years running. It also has the highest obesity rate and the highest rates of diabetes and high blood pressure. Adding to those woes is the highest suicide rate among states east of the Mississippi River. - photo by Associated Press

NEW YORK — Even your lifespan can be local. Researchers have long said that health disparities are heavily influenced by where you live. New data from the National Center for Health Statistics show just how much your neighborhood can impact the length of your life.

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