Study Reveals Wealthiest Americans Live Shorter Lives Than Poorest Europeans
- Researchers at Brown University released a study on April 2, 2025, about lifespan disparities.
- Systemic issues and lifestyle choices may contribute to the difference in life expectancy.
- The study compared over 73,000 adults aged 50 to 85 in the U.S. And Europe.
- Sara Machado stated, "If you look at other countries, there are better outcomes, and that means we can learn from them and improve."
- Findings suggest the U.S. Can learn from Europe to improve health and increase lifespan for all.
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Richest Americans have lower life expectancy than Europeans
In a city like Madrid, men live, on average, three years longer in the Chamartín neighborhood, with greater purchasing power, than in Puente de Vallecas, a working-class area. The trend is similar worldwide, because economic capacity correlates with health and life expectancy. However, according to a recent publication in The New England Journal of Medicine, this dynamic changes when comparing the rich and poor in the U.S. and Europe.Seguir leye…

Even Wealthy Americans Die Younger Than Europeans
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