The life expectancy for 65-year-old European Americans is the same as that for 65-year old African Americans.

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This statement is false. In the United States, there are racial disparities in health outcomes and life expectancy. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of 2017, the life expectancy for 65-year-old non-Hispanic white Americans was 19.6 years, while the life expectancy for 65-year-old non-Hispanic black Americans was 17.9 years. This means that, on average, non-Hispanic white Americans can expect to live 1.7 years longer than non-Hispanic black Americans once they reach the age of 65.

The Life Expectancy for 65-Year-Old European Americans Is the Same