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Why Poor Canadians Live 8 Years Less? The Surprising Truth About Longevity Inequality
The Evolution of Longevity: Evidence from Canada
In this eye-opening video, we dive into a groundbreaking study by economists Kevin Milligan and Tammy Schirle from the NBER working paper 'The Evolution of Longevity: Evidence from Canada'. Using 50 years of Canadian pension data, they reveal a stark income-longevity gap: high-income men outlive low-income men by 8 years, while women see a 4-year gap. But here's the twist—unlike in the US, where the rich hog all the life gains, Canada's poor are also living longer, almost in lockstep with the wealthy. How is that possible? We explore three key mechanisms: universal healthcare, education, and the hidden killer—chronic stress from poverty. Discover why Canada's social safety net might be the secret sauce, and what this means for global health policy. No jargon, just hard-hitting facts that will change how you think about money and life.
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