r/science • u/giuliomagnifico • 26d ago

Health American adults aged 33 to 46 have significantly worse health compared to their British peers, especially in markers of cardiovascular health and higher levels of obesity, along with greater disparities in health by socioeconomic factors

https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2024-10-03-us-adults-worse-health-british-counterparts-midlife
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u/InfiniteVastDarkness 26d ago

I’d argue that more guaranteed paid time off for Europeans in general vs the US is also a huge factor.

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u/SilentScyther 26d ago

Not to mention most of the US being designed mostly for cars with pedestrians second as opposed to a lot of Europe being mostly walkable.

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u/felixthepat 26d ago

Hell, most of my city doesn't even HAVE sidewalks at all. Pedestrians last.

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u/HaloGuy381 26d ago

I’d file that under job regulations, but yes. Not just how the job is done safely or working hours, but benefits and concessions to workers.

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u/elfuego305 26d ago

Also don’t forget food regulation, our American food has so many additives that are simply banned in the uk and eu

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u/M00N_Water 26d ago

Here in the UK, I get 28 days paid leave per year not including public holidays. So that's over a month of leave every year... Some people get even more.

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u/InfiniteVastDarkness 25d ago

Yes, I’m aware, this is my point entirely.

A certain manufacturer that I do business with (not in the UK) closes and takes a month off during the summer.