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Health disparities persist as money shapes US health outcomes
A government data compilation shows poorer and less educated Americans die younger and suffer more from health problems, despite overall gains like record low infant mortality and higher life expectancy. The report notes insurance gaps persist, with Medicaid patients still facing access barriers, and calls for addressing lifestyle, environment, and access to care across income levels.
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Ashington
Sie Pamuk
National Center For Health Statistics
Britain
Donna Shalala
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Judith Jones
Columbia University
School of Public Health