Why shouldn't Social Security age be raised for future generations?

[HiPointDem]

14. First, because life expectancy is actually stagnant or decreasing for a significant fraction of

americans.


Life Expectancy Stagnating, Decreasing Over Much Of U.S.

A study done by the University of Washington found that life expectancy has been stagnant for much of the country and is actually decreasing over much of the Southern portion of the United States. Obesity, poorly controlled blood pressure and a shortage of primary-care physicians are cited as potential factors. The U.S. now ranks behind most industrialized nations, falling to 37th world-wide. — Jennifer Kalaidis

http://thinkprogress.org/health/2011/06/15/246316/life-expectancy-stagnating-decreasing-over-much-of-u-s/?mobile=nc

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/life-expectancy-in-the-us-varies-widely-by-region-and-in-some-places-is-decreasing/2011/06/13/AGdHuZVH_story.html?fb_ref=NetworkNews&fb_source=home_multiline

The average life expectancy for white Americans with only a high school education has fallen precipitously since 1990. It fell five years to 73.5 years for women and three years (for men) to 67.5. College educated women have a life expectancy of 80.9, a full decade past their less-educated counterparts. College educated men live 80.4 years, nearly thirteen years longer then high school educated white men.

http://data360.wordpress.com/2012/09/21/life-expectancy-for-white-americans-without-a-college-degree-decreasing/