US life expectancy rose in 2022, reaching 77.5 years, surpassing 2021's 76.4 years. The increase was primarily due to declines in Covid-19, heart disease, and cancer mortality, with significant improvements observed across all racial and sex groups. Notably, the US Department of Health and Human Services reported a decrease in the gender gap, with females expected to live over 80 years and males nearly 75 years. However, life expectancy falls short of 2019's 78.8 years due to a surge in suicides, reaching a record high of almost 49,500.

US Life Expectancy Surges in 2022