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Title: Life expectancy in U.S. is slowing compared with other countries
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latimes.com
URL Source: http://www.latimes.com/health/boost ... tancy-20110125,0,6695156.story
Published: Jan 25, 2011
Author: Shari Roan
Post Date: 2011-01-25 15:42:23 by Godwinson
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Views: 16014
Comments: 26
Life expectancy in U.S. is slowing compared with other countries By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times January 25, 2011, 9:57 a.m. Life expectancy has risen in the United States over the last 25 years, but it's not rising as fast as it once was. And, compared with other developed nations, U.S. life expectancy doesn't measure up. In a report released Tuesday by the National Research Council, experts describe U.S. life expectancy as a "poor performance" compared with many other countries given the fact that the U.S. spends far more on healthcare than any other nation. For U.S. males, life expectancy at birth increased by 5.5 years from 1980 to 2006. That's good, but it still lags behind the average life-expectancy gains of 21 other countries. For U.S. women, life expectancy at birth increased by about three years from 1980 to 2006, which also ranks much lower than other developed nations.
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#1. To: Godwinson (#0)
Illegals, AIDS and illicit drug use is directly responsible.
You think it's slowing now? Just wait until the ObamaCare Death Panels go online.
interesting read - they blame obesity and smoking, noting that even though smoking rates are declining, we're still dealing with the effects of heavy smoking in the 80s and before. Of course, we're falling behind countries that guarantee health care as well. I know - let's repeal the ACA and mock Michelle Obama's efforts to reduce childhood obesity, that will turn us all into Happy Qwanzas!
Since January 3, 2011, Republicans have controlled the power of the purse.
Maybe somebody would take her seriously if she started with efforts to reduce her own gargantuan ass.
There hasn't been a liposuction treatment invented for that yet.
The effects of socialized medicine- where we've been going since the 80's- are now manifesting themselves. But don't worry, I'm SURE you'll continue to support obongo-care, even after they ration your health-care... ME: Thanks for admitting that you ARE trying to spin this (AZ shooting, and terrorism) onto Palin, and conservatives in general. "There will be no more money when the U.S. dollar has no value, until that time we can keep printing more." -- go65, LF's answer to Ben Bernanke --
So France is capitalist since their health care is out performing us?
"Keep Your Goddamn Government Hands Off My Medicare!" - Various Tea Party signs.
Is France inundated with illegals? Why do the rich from around the world come to the US for medical treatment?
Of course. You need to look at places like Somalia, where everyone lives to 100.
Since January 3, 2011, Republicans have controlled the power of the purse.
Where is France in the article you posted? Oh, that's right, it's NOT. Another red-herring. Be that as it may, I don't know if France has a decent medical system or not, and I really don't care. Stick to the topic at hand, boy.
ME: Thanks for admitting that you ARE trying to spin this (AZ shooting, and terrorism) onto Palin, and conservatives in general. "There will be no more money when the U.S. dollar has no value, until that time we can keep printing more." -- go65, LF's answer to Ben Bernanke --
Wow, you really are stupid. Yes, France has a huge immigrant population, legal and illegal and the American rich - as I posted just recently - go to Europe for treatment. Suck on reality. "Keep Your Goddamn Government Hands Off My Medicare!" - Various Tea Party signs.
You say America's socialism shorten lives. Since they live longer in France should we adopt French Socialism then?
"Keep Your Goddamn Government Hands Off My Medicare!" - Various Tea Party signs.
I doubt France has drive by shootings by "disenfranchised citizens" every night in their country in every major city.
One fookin example, asshole. Here retard. International patients spend $3 billion a year on medical care in the U.S. Hospitals around the country are in a race to tap the deep pockets of wealthy foreigners. You really are stupid!
You are fookin retarded! Do you eat fish and balance a ball on your nose?
Answer the question, you mealy-mouthed weasel.
"There will be no more money when the U.S. dollar has no value, until that time we can keep printing more." -- go65, LF's answer to Ben Bernanke -- 10 Best Countries for Medical Tourism USA ain't in the top 10....
"Keep Your Goddamn Government Hands Off My Medicare!" - Various Tea Party signs.
Americans, live fat and die young.
"Keep Your Goddamn Government Hands Off My Medicare!" - Various Tea Party signs.
Are you off your meds again?
"Keep Your Goddamn Government Hands Off My Medicare!" - Various Tea Party signs.
You really are a fookin retard. "Medical Tourism" and treatment for serious life threatening medical problems aren't synonymous you dope.
Yes, they are. 10. Lithuania If you’re interested in latest-craze stem cell treatment, look to the Baltics for treatment. Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation, which helps cancer patients and people with blood diseases, is all the rage in Vilnius, the capitol of Lithuania. They also do more mundane treatments, like gastric bypass and back surgery. That sound like plastic surgery fun to you? USA is not even in the top 10 and Bill Gates, billionaire American, went to Switzerland for treatment.
"Keep Your Goddamn Government Hands Off My Medicare!" - Various Tea Party signs.
You've got your billionaires confused, dope! People don't travel to the US for "Medical Tourism", they travel here for medical expertise. Suicide Tourists Make Swiss Minister Uneasy as Terminally Ill Seek Escape Bloomberg By Klaus Wille - Jan 18, 2011 Switzerland is the destination of choice for people from abroad who want to die.
Swiss health-care system might serve as model for U.S. President Bush is pushing for health care reforms based on individual choice. The Swiss system offers some of those choices, and some health economists say their system works better. "I think we're going to get there soon, not eventually," said Regina Herzlinger, a Harvard Business School professor who's studied the Swiss system. "The major reason is, most people agree that employer support for health insurance is just not going to continue."
"Keep Your Goddamn Government Hands Off My Medicare!" - Various Tea Party signs.
Bush hasn't been president for over two years, retard.
And the damage he did continues....
"Keep Your Goddamn Government Hands Off My Medicare!" - Various Tea Party signs.
Why, because you leftists supported it and then advanced it?
Life expectancy has risen in the United States over the last 25 years, but it's not rising as fast as it once was.
#2. To: Godwinson (#0)
Life expectancy in U.S. is slowing
#3. To: Godwinson (#0)
#4. To: go65 (#3)
Michelle Obama's efforts to reduce childhood obesity
#5. To: no gnu taxes (#4)
Maybe somebody would take her seriously if she started with efforts to reduce her own gargantuan ass.
#6. To: Godwinson (#0)
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Brian S(ocialist): I have never hidden that fact...
#7. To: Capitalist Eric, go65 (#6)
The effects of socialized medicine- where we've been going since the 80's- are now manifesting themselves.
#8. To: Godwinson (#7)
So France is capitalist since their health care is out performing us?
#9. To: Godwinson (#7)
So France is capitalist since their health care is out performing us?
#10. To: Godwinson (#7)
So France is capitalist since their health care is out performing us?
Brian S(ocialist): I have never hidden that fact...
#11. To: Ibluafartsky (#8)
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Is France inundated with illegals? Why do the rich from around the world come to the US for medical treatment?
#12. To: Capitalist Eric (#10)
Where is France in the article you posted?
#13. To: Godwinson (#11)
(Edited)
#14. To: Godwinson (#11)
Steve Jobs 'Had Secret Cancer Treatment in Switzerland' (Rich Americans go to Socialist Europe for health care)
#15. To: Godwinson (#12)
You say America's socialism shorten lives. Since they live longer in France should we adopt French Socialism then?
#16. To: Godwinson (#12)
#17. To: Ibluafartsky (#14)
#18. To: Ibluafartsky (#15)
#19. To: Capitalist Eric (#16)
#20. To: Godwinson (#17)
Medical Tourism
#21. To: Ibluafartsky (#20)
(Edited)
You really are a fookin retard. "Medical Tourism" and treatment for serious life threatening medical problems aren't synonymous you dope.
#22. To: Godwinson (#21)
USA is not even in the top 10 and Bill Gates, billionaire American, went to Switzerland for treatment.
#23. To: Ibluafartsky (#22)
#24. To: Godwinson (#23)
President Bush
#25. To: Ibluafartsky (#24)
Bush hasn't been president for over two years
#26. To: Godwinson (#25)
And the damage he did continues....
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