Americans are accustomed to anecdotal evidence of the health care crisis. Yet, personal or local stories do not provide a comprehensive nationwide picture of ou
The United States is among the wealthiest nations in the world, but it is far from the healthiest. Although life expectancy and survival rates in the United Sta
To maintain their own health and the health of their families and communities, consumers rely heavily on the health information that is available to them. This
During the last 25 years, life expectancy at age 50 in the United States has been rising, but at a slower pace than in many other high-income countries, such as