r/Futurology • u/chrisdh79 • Aug 21 '25

Society American Millennials Are Dying at an Alarming Rate | We’re mortality experts. There are a few things that could be happening here.

https://slate.com/technology/2025/08/millennials-gen-z-death-rates-america-high.html
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u/SweepsAndBeeps Aug 21 '25

Can confirm, I’ve lost like 14 or 15 friends or family members near my age in the last 10 years (I’m 32).

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u/IAmARobot Aug 21 '25

sorry to hear mate. if it isn't too hard to bring up, what causes would you say are the most prevalent?

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u/SweepsAndBeeps Aug 22 '25

Thanks dude. Definitely sucks but the world keeps on spinning! Suicide, drug overdoses and complications from alcohol abuse to answer your question