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‘The US is failing’: Shocking study of 10 wealthy nations reveals Americans die the youngest, ‘live the sickest lives’ — despite the US spending the most on health care. Here’s the problem

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The U.S. ranks last in life expectancy, with the average American living to 77.5 years , and has the highest rate of preventable and treatable deaths.

Despite spending more on healthcare than any other country, Americans have the "most avoidable deaths" and “live the sickest lives” The report was published by the Commonwealth Fund .

U.S. should strengthen primary care system by increasing compensation for primary care providers and supporting their training.

Curbing the consolidation of health care systems could help consumer costs.

Social determinants of health should be tackled by tackling issues such as poverty, homelessness, food insecurity, gun violence, and substance abuse.

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