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  Why is Life Expectancy in the USA So Low Compared to Other Countries?

  by RubaDub in

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  i was looking at the world health org.

  report and it shows the us ranks 37th in the world (tied with albania) for combined male/female life expectancy.

  the top 5 were japan, switzerland, singapore, israel and spain, all around 83 years.

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  https://eu.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/11/28/richest-countries-world-2018-top-25/38429481/

  Per capita...
  
  

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  From Bahrain to Qatar: These are the 25 richest countries in the world

  John Harrington 24/7 Wall Street

  Published 7:11 AM EST Nov 29, 2018

  The world is getting richer: The global economy expanded by more than 3 percent to $80.68 trillion in 2017. But that wealth is not distributed equally.

  North America, home to less than than 5 percent of the global population, accounts for about one-fourth of global economic output. Meanwhile, in South Asia, where nearly 25 percent of the world’s population resides, the region’s economic activity accounts for less than 4 percent of global gross domestic product.

  GDP may be the standard method for gauging the size of a particular country or region’s economy, but it does not account for all of the wealth generated by that nation. A more accurate indicator of a country’s economic output is its gross national income, or GNI. This measure captures all economic activity within a nation’s borders in addition to wealth created by nationally owned entities operating in other countries.

  Using data from the World Bank, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the GNI per capita of about 180 nations to identify the 25 richest countries. We also included life expectancy at birth from the World Bank, as well as GDP from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

  More: Fortune 500 companies list: 1 out of 3 are located in just six major cities

  The wealthiest 25 countries in the world have complex and diverse economies. They export goods and services that originate in a variety of industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and aerospace. Another common characteristic among the richest countries is the relative lack of corruption.

  According to corruption watchdog Transparency International, the least corrupt countries feature a free press, open access to public information, and judicial systems free from undue influence. Another common characteristic of the wealthiest nations is all of the 25 richest countries have life expectancies at birth above the world average of 72 years.

  

  25. Bahrain     • GNI per capita: $42,930     • 2017 GDP: $70.94 billion (97th out of 185 countries)     • Population (2016): 1.45 million     • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 76.9 years

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  25. Bahrain

  • GNI per capita: $42,930
  • 2017 GDP: $70.94 billion (97th out of 185 countries)
  • Population (2016): 1.45 million
  • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 76.9 years

  24. France

  • GNI per capita: $43,790
  • 2017 GDP: $2,876.06 billion (9th out of 185 countries)
  • Population (2017): 64.80 million
  • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 82.3 years

  23. Japan

  • GNI per capita: $44,850
  • 2017 GDP: $5,487.16 billion (4th out of 185 countries)
  • Population (2017): 126.75 million
  • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 84.0 years

  More: People pay the most for groceries in these metro areas

  22. Finland

  • GNI per capita: $45,400
  • 2017 GDP: $247.27 billion (60th out of 185 countries)
  • Population (2017): 5.50 million
  • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 81.8 years

  21. Canada

  • GNI per capita: $46,070
  • 2017 GDP: $1,714.45 billion (17th out of 185 countries)
  • Population (2017): 36.66 million
  • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 82.3 years

  

  20. Australia     • GNI per capita: $47,160     • 2017 GDP: $1,192.07 billion (20th out of 185 countries)     • Population (2017): 24.77 million     • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 82.5 years     ALSO READ: Worst States for Women

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  20. Australia

  • GNI per capita: $47,160
  • 2017 GDP: $1,192.07 billion (20th out of 185 countries)
  • Population (2017): 24.77 million
  • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 82.5 years

  19. Belgium

  • GNI per capita: $48,240
  • 2017 GDP: $544.04 billion (37th out of 185 countries)
  • Population (2017): 11.35 million
  • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 81.0 years

  18. Sweden

  • GNI per capita: $50,980
  • 2017 GDP: $505.48 billion (40th out of 185 countries)
  • Population (2017): 10.12 million
  • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 82.2 years

  More: 50 companies that owe their employees a raise

  17. Germany

  • GNI per capita: $51,680
  • 2017 GDP: $4,187.58 billion (5th out of 185 countries)
  • Population (2017): 82.66 million
  • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 80.6 years

  16. Netherlands

  • GNI per capita: $52,200
  • 2017 GDP: $899.53 billion (27th out of 185 countries)
  • Population (2017): 17.14 million
  • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 81.5 years

  

  15. Denmark     • GNI per capita: $52,390     • 2017 GDP: $296.35 billion (57th out of 185 countries)     • Population (2017): 5.75 million     • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 80.7 years

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  15. Denmark

  • GNI per capita: $52,390
  • 2017 GDP: $296.35 billion (57th out of 185 countries)
  • Population (2017): 5.75 million
  • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 80.7 years

  14. Austria

  • GNI per capita: $52,500
  • 2017 GDP: $461.58 billion (42nd out of 185 countries)
  • Population (2017): 8.82 million
  • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 80.9 years

  13. Iceland

  • GNI per capita: $53,280
  • 2017 GDP: $18.14 billion (145th out of 185 countries)
  • Population (2017): 0.35 million
  • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 82.5 years

  12. Saudi Arabia

  • GNI per capita: $54,770
  • 2017 GDP: $1,773.55 billion (15th out of 185 countries)
  • Population (2017): 32.55 million
  • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 74.6 years

  11. United States

  • GNI per capita: $60,200
  • 2017 GDP: $19,390.60 billion (2nd out of 185 countries)
  • Population (2017): 325.89 million
  • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 78.7 years

  

  10. Ireland     • GNI per capita: $61,910     • 2017 GDP: $364.14 billion (48th out of 185 countries)     • Population (2017): 4.83 million     • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 81.6 years     ALSO READ: Towns in Every State Where You May Not Get to the Hospital in Time

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  10. Ireland

  • GNI per capita: $61,910
  • 2017 GDP: $364.14 billion (48th out of 185 countries)
  • Population (2017): 4.83 million
  • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 81.6 years

  9. Norway

  • GNI per capita: $63,980
  • 2017 GDP: $324.40 billion (53rd out of 185 countries)
  • Population (2017): 5.29 million
  • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 82.5 years

  8. Hong Kong SAR

  • GNI per capita: $64,100
  • 2017 GDP: $454.89 billion (43rd out of 185 countries)
  • Population (2017): 7.41 million
  • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 84.2 years

  7. Switzerland

  • GNI per capita: $65,610
  • 2017 GDP: $547.85 billion (36th out of 185 countries)
  • Population (2017): 8.42 million
  • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 82.9 years

  6. Luxembourg

  • GNI per capita: $72,690
  • 2017 GDP: $62.19 billion (102nd out of 185 countries)
  • Population (2017): 0.59 million
  • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 82.3 years

  

  5. United Arab Emirates     • GNI per capita: $74,410     • 2017 GDP: $694.47 billion (31st out of 185 countries)     • Population (2005): 10.14 million     • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 77.3 years

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  5. United Arab Emirates

  • GNI per capita: $74,410
  • 2017 GDP: $694.47 billion (31st out of 185 countries)
  • Population (2005): 10.14 million
  • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 77.3 years

  4. Kuwait

  • GNI per capita: $83,310
  • 2017 GDP: $297.59 billion (55th out of 185 countries)
  • Population (2016): 4.41 million
  • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 74.7 years

  3. Brunei Darussalam

  • GNI per capita: $83,760
  • 2017 GDP: $33.80 billion (123rd out of 185 countries)
  • Population (2016): 430,000
  • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 77.2 years

  2. Singapore

  • GNI per capita: $90,570
  • 2017 GDP: $527.02 billion (38th out of 185 countries)
  • Population (2017): 5.61 million
  • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 82.8 years

  1. Qatar

  • GNI per capita: $128,060
  • 2017 GDP: $338.82 billion (49th out of 185 countries)
  • Population (2017): 2.74 million
  • Life expectancy at birth in 2016: 78.2 years

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  Ewart Chitty

  by NoAbuse in

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  ewart chitty was appointed as secretary-treasurer , which position he held until his appointment to the governing body in november 1974.. when in brooklyn, chitty seems to have preferred younger men as roommates.

  the actual charge brought to the gb against chitty was made by a former roommate and involved some sort of inappropriate conduct.

  the gb concluded that chitty had homosexual tendencies, and asked him to resign.. a rare photo of chitty in happier days.

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  fulano

  How much did he drink Cadellin? We were used to drink a couple of rum/coke , whiskey/soda every night. At Patterson a couple of Margaritas a night (some Mexicans who made an art of the drinks) but not extremes...
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  Need Help fleeing my country

  by saorean in

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  don't be startled by the title of this thread.

  heaven knows we need never be ashamed of our tears, for they are rain upon the blinding dust of earth, overlying our hard hearts.. in planning for my escape from the borg, i've come to the sad realization that the best thing for me to do considering factors like: breaking my parents and siblings hearts, lack of support groups, lack of counseling groups for cult survivors, and the prospect of finding a mate who shares my secular views on life, i've come to the realization that i need to leave my country and even my continent africa.

  i know i sound desperate, but what can a brother do when all he can do is cry out for help or die in silence.

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  I admire the fact you didn’t delete the comments of this scammer.
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  Need Help fleeing my country

  by saorean in

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  don't be startled by the title of this thread.

  heaven knows we need never be ashamed of our tears, for they are rain upon the blinding dust of earth, overlying our hard hearts.. in planning for my escape from the borg, i've come to the sad realization that the best thing for me to do considering factors like: breaking my parents and siblings hearts, lack of support groups, lack of counseling groups for cult survivors, and the prospect of finding a mate who shares my secular views on life, i've come to the realization that i need to leave my country and even my continent africa.

  i know i sound desperate, but what can a brother do when all he can do is cry out for help or die in silence.

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  Like all the Africans....free food and housing. Thousands a month are trying. On top they think their diploma’s have any value here.
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  Need Help fleeing my country

  by saorean in

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  don't be startled by the title of this thread.

  heaven knows we need never be ashamed of our tears, for they are rain upon the blinding dust of earth, overlying our hard hearts.. in planning for my escape from the borg, i've come to the sad realization that the best thing for me to do considering factors like: breaking my parents and siblings hearts, lack of support groups, lack of counseling groups for cult survivors, and the prospect of finding a mate who shares my secular views on life, i've come to the realization that i need to leave my country and even my continent africa.

  i know i sound desperate, but what can a brother do when all he can do is cry out for help or die in silence.

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  I know it’s hard to accept that some discern your intentions from the very first comment. You make yourself ridiculous to say you have to leave your country because of leaving the religion. Just say you want to go to Europe! Take a rubber boat and stop trying to get a visa on this forum.
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  Need Help fleeing my country

  by saorean in

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  don't be startled by the title of this thread.

  heaven knows we need never be ashamed of our tears, for they are rain upon the blinding dust of earth, overlying our hard hearts.. in planning for my escape from the borg, i've come to the sad realization that the best thing for me to do considering factors like: breaking my parents and siblings hearts, lack of support groups, lack of counseling groups for cult survivors, and the prospect of finding a mate who shares my secular views on life, i've come to the realization that i need to leave my country and even my continent africa.

  i know i sound desperate, but what can a brother do when all he can do is cry out for help or die in silence.

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  Don’t be ridiculous saorean. Get a life in Lagos. Do you think we are stupid? I have worked for ten years in third world countries. Do you know how many wanted a bible-study just to be able to get a visa?
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  JW women should NOT wear high heels...

  by The Fall Guy in

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  ...because high heels originated with the persian military!.

  https://www.bbc.com/ideas/videos/the-curious-origin-of-the-high-heel/p07sqgpy?playlist=fashion.

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  Yes and the brothers throwing $ at her, good for the family unity. Then all the brothers a couple of shots and beer at the platform. Good changes indeed.
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  How it will end for the believers

  by iankiptoo in

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  today, many signs have been fulfilled showing that we are in the end times and much has been said in regards to armageddon, tribulation... etc but little in regards to what happens to those who believe and what transitions them to be free and escape from all that to the final destination.

  this is my focus and message is based on that.in creation, there were two trees at the centre of the garden of eden and we are familiar with what happened;man ate from the tree of knowledge of good and evil and then we are familiar with the ramifications afterwards.

  now through jesus christ, the events that will lead to the end for those who believe are in 3 stages1.knowledge will be increased (daniel 12:4)there will be a transition, knowledge will transition from that of the tree of knowledge of good and evil to also include knowledge of the tree of life and this brings with it a transformation that will bring in the second phase2.healingthe knowledge/belief/faith will bring about spiritual transformational healing, also practical knowledge i.e.

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  Adam should have chopped that bloody tree rightaway.
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  JW women should NOT wear high heels...

  by The Fall Guy in

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  ...because high heels originated with the persian military!.

  https://www.bbc.com/ideas/videos/the-curious-origin-of-the-high-heel/p07sqgpy?playlist=fashion.

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  Yes and like at the boxing, walking round after round, announcing the talks at the assembly...and take everything off during the prayer...
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  The Evolution Of The Watchtower Cult

  by pale.emperor in

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  since waking up from the cult i've been curious about where the cult is going and how will it end up?

  will it fizzle out or become a little fringe "religion" like plymouth bretheren or the shakers?.

  we've already seen the cult evolve from:.

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  The R&F wouldn’t even notice when the 1914 fairy tale would change.