SUMMARY: A study by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation reveals significant disparities in life expectancy among American demographic groups. As of 2021, American Indians had the shortest expectancy at 63.6 years, while Asian Americans lived the longest at 84 years. Factors such as geography and systemic racism contribute to these inequalities, with marginalized groups facing adverse health outcomes tied to poverty, lack of access to resources, and historical trauma. Recent policies under the Trump administration have hindered health equity efforts by removing race and ethnicity data and dismantling diversity programs, exacerbating these disparities. Addressing these issues requires equitable healthcare and economic development.

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