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1. If lack of healthcare were the cause, wouldn't life expectancy also drop equally for all other demographics who are just as poor? 2. The article specificall
by swebs 7y ago
1. If lack of healthcare were the cause, wouldn't life expectancy also drop equally for all other demographics who are just as poor?
2. The article specifically mentioned the uptick is caused by suicide and drug overdose
3. America does have a healthcare system for the poor. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medicaid https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medicaid
- gerbilly 7y agoAnd is drug rehab a funded by the healthcare system for the poor in the US?
- swebs 7y agoA quick google search confirms that it is. https://www.addictioncenter.com/rehab-questions/medicaid-and-medicare/ https://www.addictioncenter.com/rehab-questions/medicaid-and...
- AlexTWithBeard 7y agoYes, why? https://www.addicted.org/medicaid-drug-rehab-centers.html https://www.addicted.org/medicaid-drug-rehab-centers.html
- gerbilly 7y agoWell great then. My hunch didn't pan out.