Sunday, January 13, 2013

Americans Under 50 Fare Poorly on Health Measures, New Report Says - NYTimes.com


Car accidents, gun violence and drug overdoses were major contributors to years of life lost by Americans before age 50.

The rate of firearm homicides was 20 times higher in the United States than in the other countries, according to the report, which cited a 2011 study of 23 countries. And though suicide rates were lower in the United States, firearm suicide rates were six times higher.

---SPSmith

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