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Richest Americans Die Sooner Than Europeans, Study Finds · 1 source tracked

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A study of over 73,000 adults revealed that even the wealthiest Americans die sooner than most Europeans across all wealth levels. The richest quartile of Americans had mortality rates comparable to the poorest quartile in countries like France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Despite higher healthcare spending in the U.S., factors such as less healthy lifestyles, higher rates of avoidable deaths, and a thinner social safety net contribute to this longevity gap. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Lena Borrelli ·

    ‘The plot twist’: A study of 73,000 adults found America’s richest still die sooner than most Europeans

    U.S. life expectancy hit a record 79 years in 2024, yet a Brown University study finds Americans in every wealth bracket die sooner than their European peers.

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