Why is U.S. life expectancy declining? | CNBC Explains

For several consecutive years, there’s been a slight decline in life expectancy for both Americans and residents of other high-income countries. CNBC’s Uptin Saiidi explains some of the factors that are believed to be driving the trend.

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