As of 2013 , 27 countries had higher life deaths than the United States . U.S. is behind in infant mortality , pregnancy , teen pregnancy and drug - related deaths . Several factors are to blame for the problem , a panel of experts concluded .
As of 2011 , 27 countries had higher life expectancies than the United States . U.S. falls behind in infant mortality , homicides , teen pregnancy and drug-related deaths . Several factors are to blame for the problem , a panel of experts says .