The U.S. is facing a public health failure that most people don’t even know about. Between 2009 and 2019, the average rate of avoidable deaths — those that could have been prevented or effectively treated with proper care — increased by 33 per 100,000 people across the country. That’s not just a policy issue. It’s a human one.
Compared to other developed nations, the United States stands out for all the wrong reasons in this respect. While countries in the EU and the OECD saw their rates of avoidable mortality decline, the U.S. went in the opposite direction. According to the CDC, more than 1 in 3 deaths in the U.S. are considered preventable through better access to care, early intervention, or healthier behaviors.
Unfortunately, this problem has persisted over the last few years. Although many assume this issue is purely medical, there are other factors contributing to this trend that licensed agents can play a meaningful role in reversing. ARTICLE