Explaining Divergent Levels of Longevity in High-Income Countries

by National Research Council, Panel on Understanding Divergent Trends in Longevity in High-Income Countries, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, et al.

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During the last 25 years, life expectancy at age 50 in the United States has been rising, but at a slower pace than in many other high-income countries, such as Japan and Australia. This difference is particularly notable given that the United States spends more on health care than any other nation. Concerned about this divergence, the National Institute on Aging asked the National Research Council to examine evidence on its possible causes.
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Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0309186404

ISBN13:9780309186407

Release Date:July 2011

Publisher:National Academies Press

Length:194 Pages

Weight:0.95 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"

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Social Science Social Sciences

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