#global-health-trends

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from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

This Country Has the Highest Infant Mortality Rate in the Developed World

Healthcare outcomes improve with wealth, but inequality can lead to poor health rates similar to developing countries.
San Marino has the lowest infant mortality rate globally at 1.3 per 1,000 live births.
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fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Americans are living longer-but most of the extra time is spent being sick

Lifespan is increasing globally, but health spans are not keeping pace, particularly in the US where gaps are widening.
The US exhibits the largest lifespan-healthspan gap compared to global averages, particularly for women.
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