There are 2 article(s) tagged life expectancy:

• May 2023

  • Miles away, years apart: How redlining left its mark on Chickasaw Gardens, Binghampton, Harbor Town

    A recent study shows that current race-class concentrations are linked to home values, and both are strongly linked to life expectancy. And to at least one expert, it’s proof that redlining produced long-lasting harm.

    By Keely Brewer May 10, 2023

  • Miles away, years apart: In Shelby County, where you live impacts how long you’ll live

    For residents of one pocket of Binghampton, the average life expectancy is about 66 years. A few miles away, in East Memphis’ River Oaks, residents can expect to live about 18 years longer. 

    By Aisling Mäki May 04, 2023