A sobering analysis published in the Financial Times this past weekend by John Burn-Murdoch highlights a concerning trend: an increase in early deaths among middle-aged individuals across advanced countries.
This rise is most notable in the United States, the UK, and Canada. Interestingly, this trend is occurring even as older populations in these countries continue to live longer.
The findings shed light on complex public health challenges that merit urgent attention.
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