A recent study has revealed alarming disparities in life expectancy across different racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Native Americans in the western part of the country are now experiencing life expectancies below 64 years, similar to poorer nations, while Asian Americans enjoy life spans around 84 years. The study, termed 'Ten Americas', published in The Lancet, found that these disparities have nearly doubled since 2000, due to conditions influenced by geography and socioeconomic factors, indicating an urgent need for policy reforms to address the public health crisis.
Native Americans in the western U.S. have seen life expectancy drop below 64 years, marking a stark health disparity compared to Asian Americans at around 84 years.
The study 'Ten Americas' highlights that life expectancy disparities have increased, with varying life spans significantly influenced by geography, economic conditions, and racial identity.
The decline in life expectancy among certain populations, including American Indians and Black people in low-income areas, underscores a growing health crisis in the U.S.
Health crises impacting specific U.S. populations, driven by heart disease, diabetes, and other factors, emphasize urgent need for policy change to address disparities.
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