The data about life expectancy is misleading. American life expectancy at birth is lower than other developed countries by about a year or two. But American life expectancy at age 35 is higher. The reason is that we have a higher murder rate, and it affects people under age 35. So it is a story about gun control. If you are talking about…
The data about life expectancy is misleading. American life expectancy at birth is lower than other developed countries by about a year or two. But American life expectancy at age 35 is higher. The reason is that we have a higher murder rate, and it affects people under age 35. So it is a story about gun control. If you are talking about health care, there is no doubt America is well above other countries. The data on surviving major health issues (cancer, heart disease) in the US is much better than other countries.
The data about life expectancy is misleading. American life expectancy at birth is lower than other developed countries by about a year or two. But American life expectancy at age 35 is higher. The reason is that we have a higher murder rate, and it affects people under age 35. So it is a story about gun control. If you are talking about health care, there is no doubt America is well above other countries. The data on surviving major health issues (cancer, heart disease) in the US is much better than other countries.