The gap in life expectancy between the top and lowest 1% in income in the United States increased since 2001 (2.3% for men and 2.9% for women) and is now 14.6 years for men and 10.1 years for women.

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The statement is true. A study published in JAMA found that the gap in life expectancy between the top and lowest 1% in income in the United States has increased since 2001, with a gap of 14.6 years for men and 10.1 years for women.

The Gap in Life Expectancy Between the Top and Lowest