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Women's Life Spans Drop In Poor Corners of U.S.

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Posted: Tue., April 22, 2008, 07:23 am
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Topics: Appalachia, Causes, chronic diseases, deep south, diabetes, high blood pressure, lung cancer, obesity, Risk factors, Smoking, News
     

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Women’s life expectancy declined significantly in 180 U.S. counties, mostly in the deep South and Appalachia, between 1983 and 1999, according to a study being released Tuesday.

Researchers blamed the decrease in women’s life expectancy on high blood pressure as well as chronic diseases related to smoking and obesity, such as lung cancer and diabetes.

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