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The Growing Inequality in Life Expectancy Among Americans

KFF Health News

Americans’ health has long been unequal, but a new study shows that the disparity between the life expectancies of different populations has nearly doubled since 2000. “Some groups in the United States are facing a health crisis,” Bollyky said, “and we need to respond to that because it’s worsening.”

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Analysis finds growing inequality in life expectancy among Americans

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free national newsletter here. Americans health has long been unequal, but a new study shows that the disparity between the life expectancies of different populations has nearly doubled since 2000. This means people may delay or skip treatments for chronic illnesses.