Poverty, Debt Lead To Early Death In The U.S., Studies Say

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Key Takeaways

  • People in poverty and growing debt increased a person’s risk of dying early

  • The more years spent in poverty and the more debt accumulated, the higher a person’s risk of premature death

  • Inadequate social and medical supports aren’t helping people who struggle financially 

Originally published on healthday.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.