In a Commentary on Contemporary Issues, the author, an adjunct professor, looks at the costs of health care in the United States compared to three other countries and poses the question weather the wealth of a nation translates into longer life expectancy.
Many studies, reports, and articles have recently been published regarding the decreasing life expectancy in the United States. While looking at the overall number is important, it is also imperative to evaluate the specific causes of the decline, how the U.S. compares to its international counterparts, and specific disparities among different groups. This article compiles…
Few years ago at the American Public Health meeting I saw a a big billboard that informed me of the life expectancy across various districts in US. While I was aware of existing disparities in healthcare system, still, the large impact on life care expectancy shocked me. This was followed by Covid, which exacerbated those…