Black Americans are more likely than whites to die from a host of illnesses, from diabetes to heart disease and cancer, a new report says.

And where you live may be an even bigger factor than race, wealth or education in determining life expectancy, disease outcomes and other health issues, says the report, released Thursday by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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