US kids live in richest country but die at greater rates
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 16:26 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Gun violence and self-harm are partly behind this dire statistic, according to the article. This contrasts with other high-income countries where rates of death among children are lower.
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