A recent study found significant disparities in life expectancy between rich and poor across the U.S. and Europe. While wealthier individuals generally live longer, the gap is larger in the U.S. compared to European nations. The research, involving 73,000 individuals aged 50 to 85, revealed higher mortality rates at all wealth levels in the U.S. even among the wealthiest individuals, who lag behind their European counterparts. Researchers call for U.S. policymakers to take action, suggesting that better health outcomes can be achieved without merely increasing spending.
In both the U.S. and Europe, the affluent live longer than the impoverished, but the life expectancy gap is noticeably wider in the United States.
The findings indicate that financial status significantly affects mortality rates, with wealthiest Americans having a lower life expectancy than their European counterparts.
Sara Machado emphasizes the need for the U.S. to learn from European countries that achieve better health outcomes without necessarily spending more.
Overall, the richest individuals in the U.S. experienced a 40% lower mortality rate compared to those in the lowest income quartile.
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