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Plain English with Derek Thompson cover image

Americans Die Younger Than People in Any Other Rich Country. Why?

Plain English with Derek Thompson

CHAPTER

The Dangers of Growing Up in America

Americans are dying at roughly 5 years younger age than Brits. Growing up in America seems extraordinarily deadly, especially considering how rich we are. The US has more guns and more gun violence than any other rich country. This is a true case of dark American exceptionalism.

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