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1962 and 1963

Last time, until recently, that life expectancy in the U.S. dropped two years in a row. It declined in 2015 and again in 2016, partially fueled by a 21 percent increase in fatal drug overdoses.

Last time, until recently, that life expectancy in the U.S. dropped two years in a row. It declined in 2015 and again in 2016, partially fueled by a 21 percent increase in fatal drug overdoses.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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