Just judging by this headline and subheader, it seems that they compared death rates among the wealthiest and the poorest - and found that the poorest are more likely to die.
Which is then apparently attributed to inadequate health care.
If that is the standard, the comparable number for America is likely to be way worse, not better.
I can't find the OP article, but if both 'studies' are correct - it seems that the IOM specifically attributed those deaths to lack of health care, whereas the Finnish study just counted excess deaths.
This is assuming that all Americans receive adequate care.
Just judging by this headline and subheader, it seems that they compared death rates among the wealthiest and the poorest - and found that the poorest are more likely to die.
Which is then apparently attributed to inadequate health care.
If that is the standard, the comparable number for America is likely to be way worse, not better.
I can't find the OP article, but if both 'studies' are correct - it seems that the IOM specifically attributed those deaths to lack of health care, whereas the Finnish study just counted excess deaths.
Now factor in medical bankruptcy.