Grim Findings For Comparative National Health Study

For Americans Under 50, Stark Findings On Health by Sabrina Tavernise.  The New York Times.  January 9, 2013.

Among the startling findings were that American men ranked last in life expectancy among the 17 countries in the study and that guns, car accidents, and drug addiction were far higher in the United States.  Firearm homicides--20 times higher than in the other countries;  Highest diabetes of all the countries surveyed.  Bright spot:  Lower death rates from cancer than can be detected with a test.  The 378 page report is available for free here or for $72 if you want a hard copy.