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Americans Die Sooner Than People in Similar Countries

Description:Compared to people living in similar countries, Americans die sooner and have higher rates of disease, according to a report by the Institute of Medicine. Even Americans with health insurance, higher incomes and college educations seem to be at a disadvantage compared to those in Western Europe, Australia, Canada and Japan. The report indicates the US lags behind those countries in infant mortality, injuries, homicides and other critical areas. (0:37)

Source: NBCHealth

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