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Population
How does poverty affect people’s mental and physical health?

Americans who are living in poverty report feelings of worry and anxiety at higher rates than average.

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Economy
What is labor productivity, and how has it changed in the US over time?

Labor productivity in the US manufacturing sector has fallen since 2011.

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Population
How many student immigrants come to the US and what countries do they come from?

In 2022, over 700,000 student immigrants came to the US to study. India sent the most students, followed by China, South Korea, Germany, and Mexico.

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Government spending
How much revenue does the federal government collect?

Federal revenues dropped by nearly $600 billion from 2022 to 2023 after growing from 2020 to 2022.

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Economy
The national budget deficit was $1.7 trillion in fiscal year 2023

The federal deficit grew to $1.7 trillion—more than $5,000 per person in the US—in FY 2023. The last budget surplus was in FY 2001.

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Education
How many US children receive a free or reduced-price school lunch?

Almost five billion free or reduced-price school lunches were served to over 30 million public school students during fiscal year 2022.

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Population
Are train derailments becoming more common?

For the last decade, an average of 1,300 trains derailed each year, accounting for 61% of all train accidents.

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Health
What’s the breast cancer rate for women under 40?

The breast cancer diagnosis rate for women under 40 increased between 2000 and 2020, reaching an incidence rate of approximately 23 cases per 100,000 women.

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Health
Mammograms are recommended beginning at age 50. Are women getting them?

71.6% of women 50 and older have had a mammogram in the past two years. The biggest gap in screening rates is between insured and uninsured women.

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Environment
What is the most common vehicle fuel type in each state?

Thirty-three million vehicles across the US rely on alternative fuels — which includes more than just electricity.

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