Causes of Excess Deaths in the US Compared With Other High-Income Countries
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By
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Jacob Bor
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Rafeya V. Raquib
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David Himmelstein
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Steffie Woolhandler
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Andrew C. Stokes
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May 8, 2026
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Clinical Scorecard: Factors Contributing to Increased Mortality in the US Relative to Other Affluent Nations
At a Glance
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| Condition | Increased mortality rates in the US compared to other high-income countries (HICs) with emphasis on age-specific divergence. |
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Guideline-Based Recommendations
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Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
General US population with a focus on high-risk groups
Need for targeted interventions based on identified causes of excess mortality
Clinical Best Practices
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