The Lancet Nov 22 2024 Life expectancy in the USA varies by more than 20 years depending on an individual's race and ethnicity and where they live. These widespread and persistent life expectancy disparities have divided the country into "ten Americas," according to new research examining inequities in US life expectancy between 2000 and 2021, published in The Lancet .  The extent and magnitude of health disparities in American society are truly alarming in a country with the wealth and