EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Avoidable deaths have increased across the United States for more than a decade, according to a study by Harvard and Brown universities. These deaths range from vehicle crashes to not getting medical treatment. Christopher Gavin, a reporter for Boston Globe RI, joined 12 News at 4 Thursday to talk about the study's findings and what results from New England showed. Read the full story in The Boston Globe Rhode Island: Avoidable deaths in US rose for over a decade, in contrast with peer nations, Brown and Harvard researchers say » MORE: Globe RI & 12 News Stories Globe RI on BostonGlobe.com » Globe RI & 12 News Partnership: WPRI 12 partners with The Boston Globe Rhode Island to deliver unmatched local news coverage MORE: Globe RI & 12 News Stories Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the new 12+ smart TV app. Follow us on social media:                     Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW ...read more read less