Life Expectancy Slips in Poor Parts of America

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New Study Shows Drop in Life Expectancy in Deep South, Parts of Midwest, Texas and Appalachia, Particularly for Women

A new nationwide study shows that depending on where you live, your life expectancy could actually be getting shorter, especially if you're a woman.

"One out of five American women have had their health either getting worse or at best not getting better," said Dr. Majid Ezzati of the Harvard School of Public Health.

The joint Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Washington study found that 4 percent of the male population and 19 percent of the female population experienced either decline or stagnation in mortality beginning in the 1980s.

Full Story: ABC News: Life Expectancy Slips for Poor Women

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This is outrageous and should not be happening in the greatest nation in the world. I would vote for the presidential candidate that can push through comprehensive healthcare reform in this country, ensuring coverage for every American, regardless of socioeconomic status.