The total life expectancy of a white male infant in 1850 in the US was 38; at age 10, 58; at age 20, 60. White female, 40, 57, and 60. In 2011, the male expecta

The total life expectancy of a white male infant in 1850 in the US was 38; at age 10, 58; at age 20, 60. White female, 40, 57, and 60. In 2011, the male expectancies were 76, 77, and 77; female, 81, 82, and 82. (https://www.infoplease.com/us/health-statistics/life-expectancy-age-1850-2011 https://www.infoplease.com/us/health-statistics/life-expecta...) Life expectancy of children and young adults has increased significantly in addition to the reduction in infant mortality.