The AAMC Research and Action Institute finds that if deaths due to alcohol, drugs, and firearms were eliminated, life expectancy at birth would increase by 1.6 years – that’s about half the gap between the U.S. and the average comparison country. Overall, ten states would see a more than 2-year jump in life expectancy if these deaths did not occur. Review the data snapshot to see how your state is impacted.
The Burden of Alcohol, Drugs, and Firearms on U.S. Life Expectancy - Explainer Video
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