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The missing Americans: Unprecedented US mortality far exceeds other wealthy nations (www.sciencedaily.com)
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"Think of people you know who have passed away before reaching age 65. Statistically, half of them would still be alive if the US had the mortality rates of our peers. The US is experiencing a crisis of early death that is unique among wealthy nations."

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[–] mackwinston@feddit.uk 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Then there's the indirect deaths caused by chronic lack of exercise, brought on by car dependent suburbs.

Not Just Bikes argues it's the trucks (ever larger SUVs and light pickups) that are doing a lot of the killing. I saw an interesting diagram recently showing you can see a child out of a main battle tank more closely to the front of the tank, than you can in front of most American pickups and SUVs.