Background/Key dates
What recent worldwide event occurred that raised health spending 10.4%?
What is Covid-19/Coronavirus?
In how many Americans reported putting off healthcare appointments in the last 12 months?
4
Seeking treatment for chronic or worsening illness can lead to _____?
high debt
____, ____, and ____ affect healthcare affordability
Race, age, health
What is the leading chronic disease in the U.S.?
What is Heart Disease?
Lack of early treatment can lead to?
What kind of care is often paid for by government funds?
emergent funds
Which demographic is least likely to skip care due to costs?
Asians
What was considered the "Golden Age of Medicine"?
What is the early-mid-20th century?
Choosing to neglect treatment of acute conditions can lead to?
Co-morbidities
More individual file for ____ when their untreated condition becomes unbearable.
disability
As of 2023, what percent of all adults delay health or dental care due to cost?
28%