Just to play devil's advocate though, there are many factors that influence life expectancy outside of the medical system. Italy seems to have a large confluen

Just to play devil's advocate though, there are many factors that influence life expectancy outside of the medical system. Italy seems to have a large confluence of positive factors: 1st world country, relatively healthy traditional diet with fresh fruits, vegetables, and seafood, mild Mediterranean climate, and a culture that emphasizes close familial and social ties.