The rapid growth of the global aging population has raised attention to the health and
healthcare needs of older adults. The purpose of this mini-review is to:(1) elucidate the …

Widening economic inequality in the USA has been accompanied by increasing disparities
in health outcomes. The life expectancy of the wealthiest Americans now exceeds that of the …

Abstract Each year, the American Cancer Society estimates the numbers of new cancer
cases and deaths that will occur in the United States and compiles the most recent data on …

Policy Points Changes in US state policies since the 1970s, particularly after 2010, have
played an important role in the stagnation and recent decline in US life expectancy. Some …

Racial and ethnic disparities in women's health have existed for decades, despite efforts to
strengthen women's reproductive health access and utilization. Recent guidance by the …

This paper estimates the long-run effects of childhood Medicaid eligibility on adult health
and economic outcomes using the program's original introduction (1966–1970) and its …

Importance The Affordable Care Act is the most important health care legislation enacted in
the United States since the creation of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965. The law …

Understanding and addressing the unique health needs of people residing in rural America
is critical to the American Heart Association's pursuit of a world with longer, healthier lives …

Health Insurance Coverage and Health — What the Recent Evidence Tells Us | New England
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The US population receives suboptimal levels of preventive care and has a high prevalence
of risky health behaviors. One goal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was to increase …