One of the biggest questions swirling around the income inequality debate is whether the perks that come with being rich translate into a longer lifespan. Supporters of the idea say that merely having the money to handle most situations results in increased longevity. Critics of the idea say that the rich die just as quickly as the rest of us, citing accident and illness statistics. So, do the rich live longer?
The answer appears to be: yes. For a number of reasons.
