To Improve US Life Expectancy, a New North Star Is Needed

This Viewpoint discusses a new approach to life expectancy by focusing on basic needs met.

Corresponding Author: Marc N. Gourevitch, MD, MPH, Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 180 Madison Ave, Room 516, New York, NY 10016 (marc.gourevitch@nyulangone.org).

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