Life expectancy in the US is falling behind peer countries

Life expectancy in the US is falling behind peer countries

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The video discusses new research from the Institutes for Health Metrics and Evaluation, highlighting that while life expectancy in the US is projected to rise over the next 30 years, it is doing so at a slower pace compared to other countries, leading to a drop in global ranking. Factors such as drug use disorders, obesity, and high blood pressure are contributing to this trend.

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What does the new research from the Institutes for Health Metrics and Evaluation reveal about American life expectancy?

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How is the life expectancy of Americans expected to change in the next 30 years?

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In what way is the rate of increase in life expectancy described in the research?

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What impact does the slower rate of life expectancy increase have on the country's global ranking?

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What factors are contributing to the decline in life expectancy in the United States?

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