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Not Even America’s Richest Live as Long as Some of Europe’s Poorest : ScienceAlert

Last updated: April 7, 2025 8:35 pm
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New Study Reveals Wealth Disparities Impacting Mortality Rates in the US and Europe

A recent study has shed light on a significant gap in mortality rates between the United States and Europe, highlighting the impact of wealth disparities on life expectancy. Surprisingly, the research shows that even the wealthiest Americans are more likely to face an early death compared to their European counterparts, and in some cases, even more so than the poorest individuals in certain European countries.

The study, conducted by an international team of researchers, analyzed health and retirement records of 73,838 adults aged between 50 and 85 over the period of 2010 to 2022. Participants were divided into four wealth quartiles, ranging from the most affluent to the least affluent, in both the US and Europe.

While it is a well-established fact that higher income is associated with lower mortality risk and longer life expectancy, the disparity in survival rates between the richest and poorest populations was found to be much more pronounced in the US compared to Europe.

According to the researchers, the better health outcomes observed in Europe can be attributed to greater access to healthcare, social welfare, and stronger social structures in the region. Countries like Germany, France, and the Netherlands were highlighted for their superior health outcomes, with even the poorest groups faring better than the wealthiest Americans in terms of mortality rates.

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Wealth was charted against mortality rate in the US and in Europe. (Machado et al., New England Journal of Medicine, 2025)

Lead researcher Irene Papanicolas, a health economist from Brown University, emphasized that the findings underscore the systemic issues in the US contributing to lower life expectancy, regardless of wealth status. Factors such as economic inequality, stress, diet, and environmental hazards play a significant role in shaping health outcomes in the country.

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The study revealed that wealth plays a crucial role in determining longevity, with individuals in the top quartile of wealth being 40 percent less likely to die than those in the bottom quartile. Across both regions, northern and western Europe exhibited 40 percent lower mortality rates compared to the US, highlighting the stark differences in health outcomes.

Health economist Sara Machado, also from Brown University, emphasized the need to address the underlying factors contributing to these disparities in health outcomes among similar socioeconomic groups. The study underscores the importance of understanding why these differences exist and how they manifest into varying health outcomes across nations.

While the benefits of wealth on health are well-documented, the study emphasizes the disparities not only between income levels but also between regions. To improve health outcomes in the US, a deeper understanding of these factors is essential to bridge the gap and ensure better health for all individuals.

The findings of the study have been published in the New England Journal of Medicine, shedding light on the complex interplay between wealth, health, and mortality rates in the US and Europe.

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