<ul><li>US life expectancy is significantly lower than in other countries, and the gap is widening even before the pandemic, says a recent NPR report.</li><li>Unhealthy habits like obesity, smoking, and poor eating habits may be contributing to the problem, suggest researchers.</li><li>Higher GDP per capita in the US doesn't necessarily mean that the wealth is evenly distributed, and like-for-like comparisons show the US at a disadvantage.</li><li>High rates of firearm homicides, opioid addiction, and car accidents in the US impact life expectancy and call for greater attention to public health and safety.</li></ul>

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