Commonwealth Fund March 5, 2020
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The U.S. spends far less than other high-income countries on benefits to support young and working-age people, like paid parental leave and early childhood education, but spends more on services to assist older people
The mix of social spending dollars in the U.S. is different than in other countries, and it may be leading to poorer health outcomes
$360 vs. $1,107
Per person spending in the U.S. vs. other countries on benefits like early childhood education and parental leave
The Issue
There is speculation that many poor health outcomes in the United States are related in part to inattention to social factors like housing, nutrition, and education. But according...
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