Learn the facts about our US healthcare system and the health of every day Americans and find out the impact to our costs and our lifespans.

Aug 1, 2025 · Health Does access to healthcare differ by race and ethnicity? Adults in four groups — American Indian and Alaska Native, Black, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, and Hispanic …

Jul 19, 2024 · In 2022, heart disease, cancer, and accidents were the leading causes of death. Out of the nearly 3.3 million deaths in 2022, over 1.5 million, or 47%, were due to one of these three …

Dec 21, 2023 · Get unbiased data and visuals on healthcare, health insurance, birth and death rates, life expectancy, sickness, and disease.

Oct 14, 2024 · Health How many people skip medical treatment due to healthcare costs? In 2023, dental care was the most frequently skipped form of medical care, with 19% of American adults forgoing …

Nov 10, 2023 · Health How does America care for the elderly? In 2030, 73 million Americans — 21% of the population — will be 65 years or older.

Mar 7, 2024 · Between private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and personal out-of-pocket costs, America spent $3.7 trillion on personal healthcare in 2022, according to the Centers for Medicare …

Explore healthcare issues in the US with data on life expectancy, causes of death, and risk factors like drug abuse. Get the bigger picture on health insurance, uninsured rates, and more.

About 58.7 million adults had a mental illness in 2023. That’s the equivalent of 22.8% of the adult population of the U.S, or 2 in 9 adults. This data comes from an annual survey by the Substance …

Jul 3, 2025 · Government spending What’s in the “One Big Beautiful Bill”? From tax reform to shifts in healthcare, immigration, and SNAP, this legislation will likely affect you.