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The United States is among the wealthiest nations in the world, but it is far from the healthiest. Although life expectancy and survival rates in the United Sta
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International Differences in Mortality at Older Ages
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When the end of life makes its inevitable appearance, people should be able to expect reliable, humane, and effective caregiving. Yet too many dying people suff