Fifty years ago, life expectancy in the U.S. and wealthy European countries was relatively similar.That began to change around 1980. As European life expectancy steadily increased, the U.S. struggled to keep pace — and its life expectancy even began declining in 2014.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) 2025-04-03T23:15:05Z
'Richest Americans have lower life expectancy than EuropeansThe wealthiest Americans had a lower life expectancy than the wealthiest Europeans, and did not exceed that of the poorest in some European countries such as Germany, France, and the Netherlands.'english.elpais.com/science-tech…
— Willem van Schaik (@wvschaik.bsky.social) 2025-04-05T12:15:16.094Z
Who cares about life expectancy?! Healthy life expectancy is what matters. Roughly speaking in richer countries you are healthy for longer. Costa Rica punches above its weight while the US ranks as a pathetic 71st. Great chart by @rubenbmathisen.
— Simon Kuestenmacher (@simongerman600.bsky.social) 2025-04-05T22:27:01.460Z
Why Life Expectancy Is Lower in the American South: The Legacy of Slavery and Inequality In this video, we explore how America's South, shaped by slavery, fundamentalist religion.
— The Intellectualist (@theintellectualist.bsky.social) 2025-04-05T17:00:00.697Z
The average life expectancy in the U.S. has increased by 10 years since 1960 due to vaccines, and better disease prevention, diagnosis, and management. This increased lifespan would quite obviously carry with it a higher rate of chronic disease diagnosis.But RFK Jr. thinks it’s seed oils.
— Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD (@elizabethjacobs.bsky.social) 2025-04-25T18:34:47.327Z
Sad! 