US Life Expectancy Drops Because of Opioid Abuse

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Life expectancy in the United States has fallen for the second year in a row. The surge in opioid-related mortality, particularly among young individuals, is one of the key reasons.

Read the article on how opioid abuse has affected the life expectancy in the US.

https://www.english-online.at/news-articles/health-medicine/us-life-expectancy-drops-because-of-opioid%20abuse.htm

Discussion Questions:

  1. What is your reaction to this news?
  2. What is the life expectancy in your country?
  3. In your opinion, what are the factors affecting life expectancy?
  4. Do you use a lot of painkillers? What kind?
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