
Shame on the Media for Protecting Big Food, Pharma & Healthcare
Yes, headlines say U.S. life expectancy has rebounded. But here’s what they don’t tell you. The United States ranks 32 out of 38 developed nations in life expectancy according to OECD data.Thirty-second. Out of thirty-eight. That places America near the bottom of the developed world behind Turkey, Estonia, the Czech Republic, and the Slovak Republic. Only six developed nations rank lower.
At the same time:
• In 2024, the 10 largest pharmaceutical companies reported more than $100 billion in profits**
• The industry spent over $5 billion on television advertising
• Prescription drug…
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