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A Mysterious Health Wave Is Breaking Out Across the U.S.

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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Shifting Trends in American Mortality

This chapter explores the various factors impacting American life expectancy, highlighting alarming statistics related to gun violence, drug overdoses, and obesity. Amid these concerns, it notes a remarkable decline in mortality rates for cardiovascular diseases and significant reductions in drug deaths and traffic fatalities over recent years. The chapter also discusses the complex influences behind these trends, including advancements in medical treatments and evolving social behaviors post-pandemic.

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