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00:00Young Americans are dying earlier than their parents' generation, and the numbers are stark.
00:07CDC data shows mortality for Americans under 40 has risen by more than 20% since 2010, reversing decades of gains.
00:19Medical causes are part of the picture.
00:21A KFF survey found nearly one in three young adults skipped doctor visits due to cost.
00:31Chronic illnesses is hitting earlier.
00:33CDC reports diabetes rates among 20 to 44-year-olds are up 28% since the early 2000s.
00:44Fast food diets contribute also.
00:47The USDA says 36% of young adults eat fast food daily, fueling obesity and heart disease.
00:57Drug overdoses remain a top killer.
01:01In 2022, fentanyl was linked to over 70,000 U.S. deaths, many under the age of 35.
01:10Suicide is surging, too.
01:13The CDC reports a 37% increase in youth suicides over the last decade alone.
01:22But of course, economic stress matters, too.
01:26Student debt has passed $1.6 trillion, and housing costs hit record highs, adding pressure to the flame.
01:34Gun deaths are also now a lead for young adults.
01:40One in five deaths under 30 involve firearms, mostly suicide.
01:47Public health researchers warn this mix, untreated illness, mental health strain, and lethal means is uniquely deadly.
01:57The U.S. now ranks last among wealthy nations for life expectancy under 40, despite spending the most on health care.
02:09Experts say the data reveals a generational crisis, tens of thousands of young lives lost every year, reshaping America's future.
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