Americans are dying - A coincidence?

'A distinctly American phenomenon': Our workforce is dying faster than any other wealthy country, study shows

Jorge L. Ortiz

USA TODAY

November 26, 2o19

The engine that powers the world’s most potent economy is dying at a worrisome pace, a “distinctly American phenomenon’’ with no easily discernible cause or simple solution.

Those are some of the conclusions from a comprehensive new study by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University showing that mortality rates for U.S. adults ages 25-64 continue to increase, driving down the general population’s life expectancy for at least three consecutive years.  MORE