Five Key Recent Trends in US Pop Health (pp. 24-40 in text) Life Expectancy Stagnation: -After decades of improvement, life expectancy in the U.S. has plateaued and even declined in recent years, particularly among certain demographic groups. Widening Socioeconomic Health Disparities: -Health inequalities based on socioeconomic status have increased, with lower-income individuals experiencing poorer health outcomes compared to their higher-income counterparts. Persistent Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities: -Significant health disparities persist among racial and ethnic groups, with African Americans and Native Americans facing higher mortality rates and poorer health outcomes compared to White and Asian Americans. Rise in "Deaths of Despair": -There has been an increase in mortality due to drug overdoses, suicides, and alcohol-related diseases, particularly among middle-aged White Americans without a college degree. Geographic Health Disparities: -Health outcomes vary significantly by geography, with individuals in certain regions, such as the Southeast and Appalachia, experiencing worse health outcomes compared to those in other parts of the country Almost done Add or remove terms
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