Life expectancy gap for Black Bostonians is growing, city warns
Local news From 2013 to 2024, the gap of 3.3 years doubled to 6.6 years. The average life expectancy for blacks is 76.2 years, while the average life expectancy for the rest of Boston is 82.2 years. Dr. Bisola Ojikuto, Commissioner of Public Health and Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission. Jessica Rinaldi/The … Read more