"In attempting to explain why Americans are so unhealthy, the researchers looked at three categories: the nation's health care system, harmful behaviors and social and economic conditions. Researchers noted that the U.S. has a large uninsured population compared to other countries with comparable economies, and more limited access to primary care. And although the income of Americans is higher on average than that of other wealthy countries, the United States also has a higher level of poverty, especially among children....
Researchers said American culture probably plays an important role in the life expectancy rates falling short of other wealthy countries...."
http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-violence-role-shorter-life.html
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