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Jan 11, 2016 SOURCE: Social Security Administration Report, "Trends in Mortality Differentials and Life Expectancy for Male Social Security-Covered Workers, by Socioeconomic Status" by Hilary Waldron (2007). Compiled by PGPF.

SOURCE: Social Security Administration Report, "Trends in Mortality Differentials and Life Expectancy for Male Social Security-Covered Workers, by Socioeconomic Status" by Hilary Waldron (2007). Compiled by PGPF.

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