Europe uses a higher weight to determine what "life" is. Loads of infants die in Europe and are NOT counted because the body weight didn't meet their "standard". The USA uses a much lower figure..... almost all infants are included. this skews the life expectancy numbers.
There are other factors besides infant mortality. The USA has many more auto deaths per capita than Europe. They drive alot less. they have far less spendable cash at the end of the week than you do. Gas is also double the price.
Throw in a higher homicide rate and the numbers drift farther apart still.
Now, none of these things has anything to do with your health care insurance policy....now does it.
Lib's have to twist the data.... since their argument cannot stand on its own.