Richest Americans Die Earlier Than the Poorest Europeans
10 days ago
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- Americans die earlier than Europeans across all income levels, including the wealthiest.
- A study of 73,000 people found that even the richest Americans have higher mortality rates than the poorest Europeans.
- Socialized healthcare in Europe contributes to longer, healthier lives by ensuring access to medical care.
- The poorest Europeans in countries like Germany, France, and the Netherlands have lower death rates than the richest Americans.
- Wealth reduces mortality risk by 40%, but this advantage is less significant in the U.S. compared to Europe.
- Collective resource pools (like universal healthcare) may improve health outcomes more than individual wealth accumulation.