Average life expectancy in the US is increasing, but among lower income people it is not, and the lifespan gap between rich and poor is increasing. Even middle class people have shorter lifespans than the rich. Experts discuss how a large income buys extra years of life, and why a lower income produces barriers to a longer life.
Guest Information:
- Dr. David Kindig, Emeritus Professor of Population Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Dr. Michael Reisch, Daniel Thursz Distinguished Professor of Social Justice, University of Maryland
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