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Even the richest Americans face shorter lifespans than their European counterparts, study finds

Last updated: April 15, 2025 1:30 pm
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A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has revealed some concerning findings about wealth and mortality rates in the United States compared to Europe. Researchers from Brown University School of Public Health conducted a comprehensive analysis of data from over 73,000 adults aged 50 to 85 in 2010 to determine the impact of wealth on life expectancy.

The study found that over a 10-year period, Americans across all wealth levels were more likely to die than their European counterparts. Even the wealthiest Americans have shorter lifespans on average than the wealthiest Europeans. This disparity is particularly pronounced in the U.S., where the gap between the rich and poor is larger than in Europe.

According to Irene Papanicolas, the lead author of the study and a professor at Brown University, the findings highlight the systemic issues in the U.S. that contribute to lower life expectancy, such as economic inequality and various risk factors like stress, diet, and environmental hazards. The research also underscores how weaker social safety nets and structural disparities in the U.S. may play a role in poorer survival rates across all wealth groups.

The study revealed that individuals in the wealthiest quartile had a death rate that is 40% lower than those in the poorest quartile. Participants from different regions of Europe had significantly lower mortality rates compared to U.S. participants, with Southern Europe showing rates around 30% lower, and Eastern Europe with rates 13% to 20% lower.

Sara Machado, a research scientist at Brown’s Center for Health System Sustainability and co-author of the study, emphasized that even those in the top quartile of wealth are affected by the health disparities in the U.S. The researchers pointed out that cultural and behavioral factors like diet, smoking, and social mobility may also contribute to the differences in life expectancy between the U.S. and Europe.

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One striking observation from the study is the “survivor effect” in the U.S., where poorer individuals with worse health outcomes are more likely to die earlier, creating an illusion of decreasing wealth inequality over time. The researchers stressed the importance of addressing these factors and implementing policies that go beyond the healthcare system to improve health outcomes in the U.S.

The study serves as a wake-up call for policymakers to take action and address the growing wealth-mortality gap in the U.S. By learning from other countries with better outcomes, the researchers believe that targeted interventions can make a significant impact on improving health and longevity for all Americans. The findings provide valuable insights for shaping public health policies and initiatives aimed at reducing disparities and promoting better health outcomes for everyone.

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