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Level -> US ranks 42nd in life expectancy (8/12/2007 4:30:13 AM)

WASHINGTON - Americans are living longer than ever, but not as long as people in 41 other countries.

For decades, the United States has been slipping in international rankings of life expectancy, as other countries improve health care, nutrition and lifestyles.

Countries that surpass the U.S. include Japan and most of Europe, as well as Jordan, Guam and the Cayman Islands.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20228552



pahunkboy -> RE: US ranks 42nd in life expectancy (8/12/2007 6:02:18 AM)

ild blame that on diabetes- heart disease.

the highest ranking country is 5 years more. [Japan]

many countries are only a few months off--   i wonder if the US murder rate pulls us down???



Alumbrado -> RE: US ranks 42nd in life expectancy (8/12/2007 6:06:09 AM)

Probably the suicide rate.  I suspect that constantly being compared to every other country, even the Cayman Islands, has taken its toll.[;)]



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