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CDC data shows rate rose 3% last year but experts say they are not sure why statistic that has been falling should have risen sharply

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[–] PM_me_your_vagina_thanks@kbin.social 23 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Considering the US already has some of the highest infant mortality in the developed world, this is not good.

[–] WaxedWookie@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

...b-b-but you've got the best healthcare system in the world - it's why you pay so much. It's certainly not delivering comparable outcomes to Qatar and Lebanon for 3x and 8x the cost respectively, or 50% more than the next most expensive country.

[–] PM_me_your_vagina_thanks@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I mean, thankfully I live in the UK, so we still have the NHS (for now). I do feel extremely sorry for our American cousins, though. Their healthcare (insurance) system is fucked.

[–] WaxedWookie@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

The NHS has its flaws, but I'm not terrified of a financially crippling injury when visiting the UK...

[–] Staccato@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

You have it half right.

Our healthcare system is fucked.

Our insurance system is quite profitable.