Briefly describe changes in life expectancy, average height, and infant mortality in the United States since 1850
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Life expectancy has increased from 38.3 years in 1850 to 78.8 years in 2016. The average height of adult males has increased from 5'7" in 1850 to 5'9.3" in 2016. Infant mortality has dropped from 228.9 per 1,000 live births in 1850 to 5.8 per 1,000 live births in 2016.
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