[ExI] Declining Life Expectancies in U.K & U.S

[SR Ballard]

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> we spend higher percentages of our GDP on our medical systems


1. A bag of saline can cost $600 or more in US
2. I was charged $750,000+ for 30 days in the hospital (I did not require
any surgery or imaging)
3. Lack of preventative care
4. Lack of quick access to medical doctors do to lack of fund -- use of ER
when GP visit is more appropriate
5. Poor food quality
6. Poor nutrition guidelines
7. Lack of exercise (US uses cars for everything)
8. The combination of obesity and diabetis
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