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Bernie Sanders: “Life expectancy varies significantly by income [in the…”

Featuring: Bernie Sanders, Independent | U.S. Senate, Vermont

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And your point is very, very well taken. So let's back it up for a bit. Let's reflect on what the doctor just said. And that is in the Illinois area, Life expectancy varies significantly by income [in the Illinois area]. that what you're saying, doctor. By income. And race. And race. Okay. And sometimes they're disjointed. People with the same income of different races have different health outcomes. (09:40–09:45)

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