Life expectancy in the U.S. increased to a new all-time high of 78.7 years in 2010, according to data released yesterday by the government.  The chart above shows the significant correlation between real GDP per capita and life expectancy in the U.S. from 1929 to 2010.

For a longer interactive graphic from Gapminder that covers the period from 1800 to 2010 showing the relationship between U.S. life expectancy and real GDP per capita, go here.