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US adults in worse health than British counterparts at midlife, finds study

Last updated: October 5, 2024 5:42 pm
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A recent study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology has revealed that American adults in midlife have significantly worse health compared to their British counterparts. The study, which involved researchers from Oxford’s Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science, compared various health indicators such as smoking habits, weight, cholesterol levels, and blood pressure among adults aged 33 to 46 in the US and Britain.

The findings showed that American adults have poorer cardiovascular health and higher rates of obesity than their British counterparts. Even among the most socioeconomically advantaged groups in the US, health outcomes such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and obesity were similar or worse than the most disadvantaged groups in Britain. On the other hand, British adults reported lower overall health ratings on average and were more likely to smoke.

Co-author Professor Jennifer Dowd emphasized the need for both countries to focus on prevention and address the broader social determinants of health, given the concerning health trends observed in the US. The study, which also involved researchers from University College London, Syracuse University, and University of North Carolina, analyzed data from the 1970 British Cohort Study and the Add Health study in the US.

Lead author Dr. Charis Bridger Staatz highlighted the better cardiovascular health of British adults compared to their American counterparts, despite self-reported perceptions of poorer health. The study speculated that differences in exercise levels, diets, poverty, and access to healthcare may contribute to the disparities in physical health between the two countries.

Co-author Dr. Andrea Tilstra pointed out the impact of high inequality and a weak welfare state in the US on health outcomes, even for more advantaged groups. The study underscores the importance of understanding the factors influencing health in both populations by comparing policy similarities and environmental contexts.

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Overall, the research sheds light on the health disparities between American and British adults in midlife and emphasizes the importance of addressing these issues through targeted interventions and policy changes. More information about the study can be found in the International Journal of Epidemiology.

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