at age 40 to 50. However, we show that among infants, children, and young adults, mortality has been falling more quickly … that today's children are likely to face considerably less inequality in mortality as they age than current adults. We also … in poorer areas with the result that inequality in mortality has fallen substantially over time. This is an important …

-2018, mainly due to mortality declines among Black Americans. We examine age-specific mortality trends and racial gaps in life … greatest impact on the racial life expectancy gap. The causes that contributed the most to Black mortality reductions included … by 2036. European life expectancy also stalled after 2014. Still, the comparison with Europe suggests that mortality …

-2018, mainly due to mortality declines among Black Americans. We examine age-specific mortality trends and racial gaps in life … the greatest impact on the racial life expectancy gap. The causes that contributed the most to Black mortality reductions … comparison with Europe suggests that mortality rates of both Black and White Americans could fall much further across all ages …