Americans live shorter lives than citizens of almost every other developed nation

[Bouncer]

Americans live shorter lives than citizens of almost every other developed nation, according to a report from several US charities.

The report found that the US ranked 42nd in the world for life expectancy despite spending more on health care per person than any other country.

Overall, the American Human Development Report ranked the world's richest country 12th for human development.

The study looked at US government data on health, education and income.

The report was funded by Oxfam America, the Rockefeller Foundation and the Conrad Hilton Foundation.

The report combines measurements of health, education and income into one measurement - the human development index - based on that used by the United Nations.

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[SonofBone]

I figured obesity would be in there.

I'd like to see a study comparing perceived stress levels...something like avg. working hours, vacation time, etc. I've heard US workers work many more hours than European counterparts and have much less vacation time in general. My thinking is higher stress levels contribute to shorter life spans when other variables are equal.