New York, NY – The death rate in New York City reached an all-time low in 2006, the Health Department reported today, as the number of deaths fell to 55,391 – down from 57,068 in 2005 and 60,218 in 2001.
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Life expectancy figures – based on 2005 data – show that women’s life expectancy rose by 2.5 months, reaching a record 81.3 years. Male life expectancy held steady at 75.7 years in 2005, while overall life expectancy increased from 78.6 years to 78.7 years.
New Yorkers are living longer, healthier lives,” said Dr. Thomas R. Frieden, New York City Heath Commissioner, “but too many New Yorkers are still dying from preventable causes. The city’s leading causes of premature death can be prevented by quitting smoking, controlling blood pressure and cholesterol. [NYC]