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Life Expectancy, in Years, for Men Aged 65 Years, by Race: Selected Years, 1960–1999
| 1960 | 1970 | 1980 | 1985 | 1990 | 1995 | 1999 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12.9 | 13.1 | 14.2 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 15.7 | 16.1 |
| Black | 12.7 | 12.5 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.2 | 13.6 | 14.3 |
Source. Data are from the National Center for Health Statistics.23
