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Debunking Myths: What race survives the longest?

According to 2021 provisional data, Asian Americans in the U.S. had the longest life expectancy at 83.5 years, while American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) populations had the lowest at 65.2 years. This stark difference shows that answering the question, 'What race survives the longest?', requires a deeper look at underlying social, economic, and environmental factors.