How politics and health are intertwined

A new study shows that Americans are suffering from political polarization.

Barbara Johnston
Barbara Johnston
14 June 2022 Tuesday 07:09
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How politics and health are intertwined

A new study shows that Americans are suffering from political polarization. Researchers found that there is a higher rate of premature deaths in Republican-leaning areas than in Democratic-leaning. All forms of death, from suicide to heart disease, are higher in GOP counties. Allison Aubrey speaks to Emily Kwong to discuss the reasons for these disparities.