THESE ARE THE BEST OF TIMES

Occupational Safety

Each year there are 1.42 work-related deaths per 100K Americans, down from 28.3 in the early Industrial Era.

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Annually, there are 32 maternal deaths for every 100K births, down from 850 in the early 20th century.

Americans live to 78 years old on average, up 25 years of life in just the last 100 years.

11.6% of Americans live in poverty, down from 5368% in the 1920s.

86% of American households have Internet service. 85% of adults have smartphones.

85% of Americans graduate high school, versus 20% 100 years ago.

10% of Americans smoke cigarettes, down from 40% in the 1960's.