Death is More Comfortable for Wealthy

A study in reported in the Journal of Palliative Care reveals that having a net worth of $70,000 or greater makes death more comfortable.  People with this economic status are 30% less likely to have endured pain near the time of death and suffered from fewer health problems.  Study co-author Dr. Kenneth Langa hypothesizes that the the reason for the differences are the ability to afford medication and enhanced access to quality health care.

See Money Means Better Life — and Death, USA Today (July <7, 2005).