Now that the U.S. life is 42nd in the world Do you think Congress will focus on health problems

Since 11 August the U.S. Associated Press release live longer than ever, but not enough people in 41 other countries. For decades, the United States has been falling in the classification international life expectancy, as other countries improve health care, nutrition and lifestyles. Countries that surpass the U.S. are Japan and the most of Europe, as well as Jordan, Guam and the Cayman Islands. "Something is wrong here is not, when one of the richest countries in the world, which spends most in health care, is able to keep up with other countries, "said Dr. Christopher Murray, director of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation University of Washington.

While the AMA has a strong lobby, do not expect too many changes by Congress. Socialized medicine has its pros and cons. However, pharmaceutical companies and others are doing a lot of money and have too much influence to allow radical changes.

Schwarzenegger Discusses Health Care, Other Issues

Comments are closed