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What is the death rate for people over 90 years old?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Life expectancy: We usually think in terms of life expectancy rather than death rate. For the average 90yo, s/he can expect to live another 4-5 years (http://www.socialsecurity.gov/oact/population/longevity.html) but that is of course affected by current health, lifestyle & family history.

Answered 7/29/2017

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