7) Louisiana
The fourth lowest lifespan in the nation goes to Louisiana which has an average life expectancy of 75.7 years. Louisiana ranks 1st in the country with the largest number of deaths from kidney disease with the state average being 23.1% compared to a national average of 13.2%. The leading causes of death in the state are heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, and accidents, in that order. The state ranks 4th in the nation for deaths resulting from heart disease and 5th for deaths from Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and cancer. The state’s infant mortality rate is 8.65 deaths per 1,000 live births, which is higher than the national average of 5.96. Statistics indicate that about 13% of the state’s residents are uninsured, which will impact their ability to get the proper healthcare.
