Canadians healthier, live longer than Americans

[Kidlicious]

If you don't control for variables, you have no way of knowing what the cause of the difference is. If you don't control for the different demographics of the US and Canada, then you don't know if the difference in life expectancy is caused by the difference in the health care systems or the different demographics.

Maybe you didn't read the article.

“The prevalence of poverty is lower in Canada, particularly for the elderly,” Feeny told the Star. “There is a very stark difference.”

One of the things they are establishing is that Canadians have a higher life expectancy than Americans because Canada has less poverty.

And you guys want to remove those living in poverty in the US?

[Fake Boris]

It's really not worth explaining to him, if he doesn't see the obvious it's because he doesn't want to.

Hey, I asked you a question.

What makes you think that the "historical disadvantage" of the Black minority would not have been offset to a certain extent with universal healthcare, at least when it comes to health?

Here are some other questions.

Were you aware that Canada has more natives per capita than America?

That Canada accepts more refugees?

You can say whatever you want. The point remains is that Canadians are more healthy and spend less on healthcare.

[Fake Boris]

"Here's a system that tends to offset socioeconomic factors, let's break it down with arbitrary demographics to make it look worse!"

[Hauldren Collider]

Redneck is a way of thinking. Trust me. You're a redneck.

Kuci, looks like we're rednecks. Kidicious says so.

[Ecofarm]

You might be a redneck if...

[giblets]

What makes you think that the "historical disadvantage" of the Black minority would not have been offset to a certain extent with universal healthcare, at least when it comes to health?

Sure, but that doesn't mean the study shouldn't try to control for it.

One of the things they are establishing is that Canadians have a higher life expectancy than Americans because Canada has less poverty.

yes, the study isn't ignoring the effects of poverty. no one is saying poverty should be ignored

[Wiglaf]

Does anyone else agree Canada cannot even get bacon right?

American bacon

[Guynemer]

For once, I totally agree with Wiggy.

[Ecofarm]

I'm tellin' ya, take those Canucks out of the fridge and they'll rot like three-day-old bean casserole.