Are there affluent countries that have not shown a recent and marked downturn in life expectancy?

People in affluent countries run through several bottles of shampoo a year.

It not only puts strains on affluent countries, stimulating the growth of the radical right, but deprives the less affluent of their most able and energetic people.

Most affluent countries and cities invested heavily in bigger and better-designed roads and motorways, which were considered essential to underpin growth and prosperity.

High oil prices are likely to first affect less affluent countries, particularly the developing world, with less discretionary income.