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U.S. State Demographic Health Tables 2020
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The data provides life expectancy at birth estimates derived from complete period life tables specific to the year 2020. These essential demographic figures cover every state and D.C., segmented specifically for the total, male, and female populations. The data is pivotal for public health studies, demographic modelling, and assessing variations in health outcomes across different U.S. regions.
Columns
The dataset contains five columns detailing the life expectancy measurement and its associated metadata:
- State: The geographical unit of measure, featuring 52 unique values (all states plus D.C.).
- Sex: The demographic segment measured. This column contains three unique values: Total, Male, and Female.
- LE (Life Expectancy): The core metric, measured in years. The mean life expectancy across all segments is 76.6 years, ranging from a minimum of 68.6 to a maximum of 83.8 years.
- SE (Standard Error): The measure of the precision of the life expectancy estimate. Standard Error values typically fall between 0.02 and 0.28.
- Quartile: A classification column grouping the life expectancy data into ranges, useful for quick comparative analysis.
Distribution
The data product is distributed as a CSV file (U.S._State_Life_Expectancy_by_Sex__2020.csv) with a file size of approximately 5.98 kB. The structure includes 156 records in total, representing three measurements across 52 geographical entities. While most columns are 100% valid, the Standard Error (SE) column exhibits a small quantity of missing values (2%). The data has an excellent usability rating of 10.00.
Usage
Ideal uses for this data include:
- Public Health Policy: Informing the development of state-level policies targeting factors that reduce longevity.
- Academic Research: Conducting statistical analyses on mortality rates, gender gaps in life expectancy, and geographic health determinants.
- Demographic Planning: Forecasting population trends and assessing the health burden on state populations.
- Environmental and Urban Studies: Correlating life expectancy outcomes with specific cities, urban areas, or local environmental conditions.
Coverage
- Geographic Scope: All 50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia.
- Time Range: Estimates are specific to the period of 2020.
- Demographic Scope: Data is segregated by Male, Female, and Total populations.
- Data Updates: The dataset is static, with no expected future updates.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Government Analysts: For benchmarking state health performance and allocating federal resources.
- Epidemiologists: To investigate trends in diseases and their long-term impact on lifespan.
- Journalists and Media: To visualise and report on geographic and gender inequalities in longevity.
- Students: For educational projects requiring reliable state-level demographic health indicators.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- 2020 US State Longevity Metrics by Gender
- Life Expectancy at Birth Estimates for US States (2020)
- U.S. State Demographic Health Tables 2020
Attributes
Original Data Source: U.S. State Demographic Health Tables 2020
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