US healthcare still stupidly expensive, with pathetic outcomes, study finds
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- The U.S. healthcare system is described as a 'persistent failure' due to high costs, poor outcomes, and premature deaths.
- The U.S. spends 18% of its GDP on healthcare, nearly double the 9.3% average of other countries, and more per person.
- Americans are most likely to skip medications, treatments, tests, or consultations because of costs.
- U.S. life expectancy at birth is 79 years, third-lowest among the 20 countries, with only Turkey and Mexico lower.
- The U.S. has the second-highest avoidable mortality rate and years of potential life lost, indicating poor preventive care and timely treatment.