American Wealth Doesn't Guarantee a Longer Life: Study Reveals Systemic Issues

A study of over 73,000 adults in the US and Europe reveals a shocking disparity: the wealthiest Americans have lower life expectancies than their European counterparts. The survival rate gap between the richest and poorest in the US far exceeds that seen in European nations. Even the poorest Americans fare worse than the poorest in Europe. Beyond healthcare access and social safety nets, the researchers suggest systemic factors like diet, environment, behavior, and cultural differences contribute to this uniquely American phenomenon of shorter lifespans, even among the wealthy. This highlights the deep-seated systemic issues impacting health outcomes in the US.