Marshall Poe
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Dying from Despair in the USA: A Discussion with Anne Case
Dying from Despair in the USA: A Discussion with Anne Case
Dying from Despair in the USA: A Discussion with Anne Case
Monday 15th March 2021
Anne Case discusses the alarming rise in deaths from despair in America, focusing on suicides, overdoses, and alcohol-related diseases.
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Get the buttons here!The Unseen Crisis: Anne Case on America's Deaths of Despair
So let's turn directly to the book, and one of the things I liked about your book is that it begins with an unexpected observation, a kind of anomaly in the data.
Why are so many Americans succumbing to despair? In this eye-opening episode, Anne Case delves into the alarming rise in deaths from suicide, drug overdoses, and alcohol-related liver disease. Alongside her co-author Angus Deaton, Case unpacks the social and economic forces driving these tragedies. They paint a stark picture of a country where the American dream seems out of reach for the working class.
As college-educated individuals grow healthier and wealthier, those without degrees face increasing hardships, often leading to fatal outcomes. Case explains how the opioid epidemic has exacerbated this crisis and discusses the critical need for healthcare reform. She highlights the stark differences in life expectancy and health between those with and without a college education. The conversation also touches on how these trends compare to those in the UK, providing a broader context to this pressing issue.
This episode is not just informative but also deeply engaging and raw, making it a must-listen for anyone concerned about the future of America’s working class. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of why despair is claiming so many lives and what can be done to reverse this troubling trend.