US life expectancy vs. the world in 2025: Where do Americans stand?

Despite high healthcare spending, Americans' life expectancy lags behind peer nations, ranking 48th globally. Factors like cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, and "diseases of despair" contribute to this disparity. Addressing chronic disease, the opioid crisis, healthcare access, and socioeconomic inequality are crucial for improving American longevity and catching up with the rest of the developed world.

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