Democrat states > Longest lifespans!
Republican states > Shortest lifespans!
Boston Globe“Your zip code is a bigger determinant of how you do in health than many other things,” says Dr. Manisha Juthani, MD, Connecticut Department of Public Health commissioner.New England states consistently rank among the healthiest in the United States. In the 2024 U.S. News & World Report ranking, Massachusetts held the #1 spot, Connecticut #6, Rhode Island #7, and Vermont #10. Maine and New Hampshire have ranked high for health care among other lists as well over the years. The ranking factors in rates of mortality, infant mortality, obesity, smoking, suicide, and poor mental health in adults.New England’s strong outcomes reflect decades of effective policy decisions and investments in public health. By examining New England’s approach, health care leaders can identify key factors contributing to better health and explore how other states might replicate the region’s success.
Why do we have the best healthcare.
“Making public health investments, which often are cheaper and more upstream, can help prevent so much of the very expensive health care later on,” Dr. Juthani says. This includes providing education about and access to screenings and innovative health care interventions that reach families across the state.
I asked a question of ChatGPT: "Why do New England states have longer life expectancy than southern states?"
It ended its answer with...
Summary:The differences in life expectancy between New England and the South are rooted in structural inequalities, policy differences, and health behavior trends that accumulate over time. Wealthier, better-educated populations with better access to healthcare tend to live longer.
What it all boils down to...
Liberals > Us.
Conservatives > Me
We care about others!
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