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The cost and life expectancy differences are indisputable, but the rationale may need more nuanced: that's not necessarily a problem with the healthcare industry, but with lifestyles, safety regulations, food standards, and a long et cetera of reasons. For instance Spanish people, on average, have more balanced diets and are more active than American people. They also lead much less stressful lives. That's a big factor.