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Understanding the Projections: How long will 2015 babies live?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the life expectancy for babies born in 2015 was 78.7 years in the United States, a statistical snapshot based on mortality rates at that time. However, this baseline is just the beginning of the story for a generation whose actual longevity will be shaped by a rapidly changing world, prompting many to ask: how long will 2015 babies live?