The 10 million U.S. residents with the highest SES (and the best health care) outlive the 10 million with the lowest SES who live in rundown areas by about _____ years.

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Studies have shown that there is a significant gap in life expectancy between those with higher SES and those with lower SES. This gap is estimated to be around 30 years, with the top 10 million residents living longer and healthier lives than those at the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder who live in disadvantaged areas with less access to quality healthcare and resources.

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