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Originally Posted by Nate the great
Many things influence life expectancy besides healthcare, including genetics and lifestyle.
Healthcare is relevant to a discussion on life expectancy, but the reverse is not necessarily true.
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You have a point. For instance We smoke and drink quite heavily in Denmark, thus our life expectancy is lower as a result than our neighbouring countries. Likewise you could argue that the reason americans die earlier is because of their diet or whatever. But still I have found or seen no evidence that american health care is truly better than for an example canadian.
Ask yourself this question, Where do you want to be a single mother making ends meet and suddenly getting ill: In the USA or in Canada.