Young Adult Mortality: How America Lost Its Way Since 1980

Americans aged 25-44 are dying at 2.5 times the rate of their peers in other wealthy countries. That's not a typo. In this episode, Emma Reid breaks down how we went from having the world's best young adult survival rates to watching an entire generation disappear, and why the answer isn't what you think it is. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • The exact moment America's mortality advantage vanished (hint: it wasn't COVID) • How workplace hierarchies are literally killing people faster than smoking • Why your zip code predicts your lifespan better than your genetics • The hidden economic forces that make American deaths 250% more likely 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone passionate about personal growth who wants to understand why economic policy affects literally everything, including how long we live. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Emma Reid introduces the American mortality crisis [01:30] When everything changed: the 1980s turning point [04:00] Why inequality kills (and the data proves it) [07:00] The workplace stress epidemic you're probably living [10:00] Regional death patterns that'll shock you [12:00] What this means for your family's future This isn't just another health episode. It's about how four decades of economic choices created a public health disaster that's hiding in plain sight. Emma connects the dots between Reagan-era policies and why your 30-something friends are facing health problems their parents never saw. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow The Invisible Hand on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: young adult mortality, economic inequality, workplace stress, American health crisis, life expectancy Get new episodes at The Invisible Hand ------ Keywords: financial literacy, market analysis, economic policy, mortgage rates, investment tips, economics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices