Thanks for this important piece. Another factor: transportation infrastructure. Blue states make a tangible, positive impact on health and life expectancy by investing in zoning for walkable cities, bike lanes, public transit, and traffic calming. These things go beyond quality of life to extending it, as well, by stacking together factors like getting exercise in activities of daily life, cleaner air, less noise, more independence for kids, seniors, & the disabled, less stress & expense from driving, fewer car-involved accidents, expanded community interactions, etc. DC, Colorado, Washington, Minnesota all benefit from these investments.
Thanks for this....you did not specifically call out racism but I think it is a factor as well. I was impressed with "Under the Skin" by Linda Villarosa and "Weathering" by Arline T Geronimus.....worth a read if you have not already.
It’s important to prove causation, not just correlation. I notice obesity and diet are not mentioned here, and almost all of the other issues can be directly linked to them.
Thanks for this important piece. Another factor: transportation infrastructure. Blue states make a tangible, positive impact on health and life expectancy by investing in zoning for walkable cities, bike lanes, public transit, and traffic calming. These things go beyond quality of life to extending it, as well, by stacking together factors like getting exercise in activities of daily life, cleaner air, less noise, more independence for kids, seniors, & the disabled, less stress & expense from driving, fewer car-involved accidents, expanded community interactions, etc. DC, Colorado, Washington, Minnesota all benefit from these investments.
Thanks for this....you did not specifically call out racism but I think it is a factor as well. I was impressed with "Under the Skin" by Linda Villarosa and "Weathering" by Arline T Geronimus.....worth a read if you have not already.
All I know is ... men live longer because wives manage their healthcare (raises hand)!
It’s important to prove causation, not just correlation. I notice obesity and diet are not mentioned here, and almost all of the other issues can be directly linked to them.