US 41st in infant mortality worldwide, 42nd in life expectancy

US slipping in life expectancy rankings

By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER, Associated Press Writer Sun Aug 12, 7:03 AM ET

WASHINGTON - Americans are living longer than ever, but not as long as people in 41 other countries.
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For decades, the United States has been slipping in international rankings of life expectancy, as other countries improve health care, nutrition and lifestyles.