FTA: "Self-reported declines in health, mental health, and ability to conduct activities of daily living, and increases in chronic pain and inability to work, a

FTA: "Self-reported declines in health, mental health, and ability to conduct activities of daily living, and increases in chronic pain and inability to work, as well as clinically measured deteriorations in liver function, all point to growing distress in this population." So middle aged Americans who are not Hispanic are under a lot of pressures, many of which are causing deterioration of their health. This deterioration is likely linked to alcohol and drug consumption in many cases-- clear indicators of poor mental health, for the most part. How much do you guys wanna bet that sky-high healthcare costs and poor economic conditions are the biggest factors in punishing this group? These negative properties of our society have real consequences...