Life expectancy of U.S. women slips in some regions

Wednesday, June 15, 2011 - 08:31 in Mathematics & Economics

The backsliding for women began before 1997, but researchers find it has accelerated in the last decade. Experts say smoking and obesity are partly to blame.The backsliding for women began before 1997, but researchers find it has accelerated in the last decade. Experts say smoking and obesity are partly to blame.

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