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How Politics And Health Are Intertwined

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This chapter examines how political affiliations influence health outcomes in the U.S., highlighting a study that correlates life expectancy with voting patterns. It uncovers a troubling trend of higher premature death rates in Republican-leaning counties and discusses the broader implications of political polarization on public health.

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