Not even wealth is saving Americans from dying at rates seen among some of the poorest Europeans

A study published this Thursday, April 3rd shows that among those hospitalized for Covid between 2020 and 2021, the most disadvantaged had a greater risk of undergoing an invasive technique such as mechanical ventilation.

Wealth inequality drives higher US mortality compared to Europe

Comparing wealth and survival rates in the U.S. with those in Europe, researchers found that over a 10-year period, Americans across all wealth levels were more likely to die than their European counterparts.

Not even wealth is saving Americans from dying at rates seen among some of the poorest Europeans

Fifty years ago, life expectancy in the U.S. and wealthy European countries was relatively similar.

Even the richest Americans face shorter lifespans than their European counterparts, study finds

Comparing wealth and survival rates in the U.S. with those in Europe, researchers found that over a 10-year period, Americans across all wealth levels were more likely to die than their European counterparts.