Science Proves Wealthy Americans Live Longer
Science Proves Wealthy Americans Live Longer
- The study sought to collect state-wide data across the country and reclassify everyone who lives in the US in new "states" that correspond not to geography, but household income. These 50 new states were then analyzed through a variety of health-related metrics, including longevity, smoking, obesity, childhood poverty, and more – and the final result is yet another disturbing look at income inequality in America. The authors of the study find a particularly striking way to phrase their findings:
- The study sought to collect state-wide data across the country and reclassify everyone who lives in the US in new "states" that correspond not to geography, but household income. These 50 new states were then analyzed through a variety of health-related metrics, including longevity, smoking, obesity, childhood poverty, and more – and the final result is yet another disturbing look at income inequality in America. The authors of the study find a particularly striking way to phrase their findings: