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Imagine being appointed as the Secretary of Health and Human Services with an immense budget that surpasses even that of the military. One would expect significant improvements in public health metrics, particularly life expectancy. However, the reality is stark. Historically, in 1980, the average life expectancy in the U.S. was 73.7 years, which was just slightly below the world average. Fast forward to today, and Americans live about five years less than their counterparts in many developed nations, despite spending more on healthcare.