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US Millennials Face 62% Higher Mortality Rate, Experts Warn

8/23/2025

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Research shows that living in the US raises health risks, particularly for Millennials aged 25 to 44, with a 62% higher mortality rate than peers in other wealthy countries.
Key factors include the opioid epidemic, rising obesity, and increased deaths from suicide and accidents.
Cuts to social safety net programs and technological job displacement may exacerbate economic and health inequities.
Experts anticipate ongoing poor health outcomes for the US compared to other industrialized nations.

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Research shows that living in the US raises health risks, particularly for Millennials aged 25 to 44, with a 62% higher mortality rate than peers in other wealthy countries.
Key factors include the opioid epidemic, rising obesity, and increased deaths from suicide and accidents.
Cuts to social safety net programs and technological job displacement may exacerbate economic and health inequities.
Experts anticipate ongoing poor health outcomes for the US compared to other industrialized nations.