Rich Americans live 15 years longer than poor counterparts: Study

Wealth and health are intrinsically linked in the United States, with rich Americans living between 10 to 15 years longer than their poor counterparts, a study has found. A series of five papers published in the medical journal The Lancet found that a widening income gap, structural racism and mass incarceration are fueling growing health inequalities. “The USA is one of the richest countries in the world, but that reality means very little for most people because so much of that wealth...
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