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Economist . 5/14/2016, Vol. 419 Issue 8989, p28-29. 2p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- The article discusses the relationship between mortality rates and income in the U.S., referencing a study conducted by social scientists Janet Currie and Hannes Schwandt published in the journal "Science." The increase in life expectancy among poor people in the U.S., including the role that decreasing smoking rates plays in health improvements, is discussed. Decreases in mortality rates among middle-aged white Americans are also discussed.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00130613
- Volume :
- 419
- Issue :
- 8989
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Economist
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 115374643