Turmeric comes from the root of Curcuma longa, a green plant. in the ginger family. Rhizome has a tough brown skin and bright orange flesh. Ground turmeric comes from fingers which extend from the root.
Overall, the female population boasts a longer life expectancy than that of males, with white females averaging 81.3 years of age, and black females averaging 78 years of age. The average life expectancy of white males is 76.5, with black males at 71.8. Comment. Share.
The differential between male and female life expectancy was greater among Blacks than Whites. Black males born in 2008 could expect to live 70.2 years, 6.6 years fewer than Black females (76.8 years).