I've put this graph up in a couple other threads, but thought it deserved one of its own.
I've put this graph up in a couple other threads, but thought it deserved one of its own.
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
The best country in the world
Those other countries will catch up to us when they find out how great it is to not have universal healthcare
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"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
There's so much focus on healthcare in the US because that's something that can be regulated and have money thrown at it. However, there are a ton of factors in the US's lower life expectancy than just healthcare. Diet, exercise, stress, amount of driving, drug use, etc.
Sadly, there's no holistic approach to this topic.
acesfull86 (11-16-2020), Jaw (11-16-2020)
We are also the most obese country in the world. Our access and willingness to ingest garbage food is second to none.
Very few educate themselves about what and how to eat, and much less than that are willing to work to be healthy through exercise.
The info is there... literally spoon fed to you if you want to learn.
Ivermectin Man
Jaw (11-16-2020)
The rest of the world uses our medical innovation at a 10th of the cost.
Go get him!
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striker42 (11-16-2020)
Same. The stress of the commute and low level stress of having to be "on" all day wore at me too. I agree that a 32 hour work week and increased vacation time would do more to extend life expectancy than increasing access to health insurance. Stress destroys you. Also, additional free time means more chance to be active.
Obesity + Stress = excess health problems that costs tons of $$$. America is the fattest and 7th (according to Forbes) most stressed. Not a great combo to have.
striker42 (11-16-2020)
Tapate50 (11-17-2020)
same reason other countries dont spend as much on walls.
" We'll do the heavy lifting and they just sit back and coast "
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