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a_square_pegyesterday at 4:17 PM1 replyview on HN

I think the tradeoff is that in the US, on average one gets to spend about $4000 more per year and live about 3 years less when compared to Canada.

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jandrewrogersyesterday at 4:31 PM

The differences in life expectancy are due entirely attributable to vehicular accidents, homicide, and life style factors. It has nothing to do with medical care.