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Question:
Letitia believes the United States is one of the healthiest countries in the world. Marco disagrees. Who is right and why?

Answers:

Marco because the United States isn't one of the 30 healthiest nations ranked by WHO.
Marco because the United States is only ranked as the 15th healthiest nation by WHO.
Letitia because the United States provides free health care to all its citizens.
Letitia because the United States has the highest life expectancy in the world.

Answer 1

The more accurate statement is **"Marco because the United States isn't one of the 30 healthiest nations ranked by WHO."**

This is supported by various health metrics used to assess the health of nations, such as overall life expectancy, infant mortality rates, and access to healthcare, where the U.S. often ranks lower than many other developed countries.

In contrast, the statement "Letitia because the United States provides free health care to all its citizens" is incorrect, as the United States does not provide universal free healthcare for all its citizens. Additionally, while the U.S. has high life expectancy compared to some countries, it does not top global rankings in this regard, nor does it necessarily mean the nation is one of the healthiest overall.

Therefore, Marco's position is substantiated by WHO rankings and the overarching health statistics.