Reports suggest that Americans live longer and sicker than other nationals across the world.
A study by the American Medical Association that was recently conducted revealed the average American lives a poor health for 12.4 years, up from 10.0 years in 2000.
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According to the study, the longer they live the longer they stay in bad health hence they are afflicted by different kinds of illnesses.
The report that was shared on Wednesday stated that Americans who suffer from sickness have shot up from 10.9 years in 2000 to 12.4 years.
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