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“Infant mortality and life expectancy are reasonable indicators of general well-being in a society.” quote by P. J. O'Rourke
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“Infant mortality and life expectancy are reasonable indicators of general well-being in a society.”

P. J. O'Rourke

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Source Essay: “The Age of War,” The Atlantic, 1995

Uses infant mortality and life expectancy as proxy metrics for a society’s overall health and prosperity.

In simple terms: These metrics reflect societal well‑being.

Key Takeaway

Use health indicators to gauge development.

Themes

health economics societal metrics

Mood

analytical objective

Type

academic informative

When to use this quote

  • Policy planning
  • international aid
  • healthcare reform

Key Concepts

Public health development studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • What other factors indicate well‑being?
  • How can data guide improvement?
A Different Perspective

Numbers may hide inequality.

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