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Explore health in the US with data on life expectancy, birth rates, and health risk factors for a variety of ages and races. Get the bigger picture on health insurance, uninsured rates, and more.

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How many IVF babies are born in the US?

One out of every 42 babies born in the US in 2021 was conceived using IVF or other assisted reproductive technology.

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How many people in the US get colon cancer?

Nationwide colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates have fallen since 2000, but rates have been increasing among younger adults for several years.

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How many Americans have diabetes?

The prevalence of diabetes increased from 10.3% of people in 2001 to 11.6% in 2021.

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How much is spent on personal healthcare in the US?

National spending on personal healthcare has increased 1,629% since 1980 — that’s more than $3 trillion — nearly seven times faster than inflation.

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Heart disease causes one in five American deaths

According to the CDC, one person in the United States dies from heart disease every 33 seconds.

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Which states spend the most on healthcare?

On average, states spent $10,191 per person on goods and services directly related to patient care in 2020. New York, Alaska, and Massachusetts spent the most.

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What is the state of American eyesight?

Government projections estimate vision impairment will double between 2015 and 2050.

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What is the state of American hearing?

The number of people with hearing difficulties is rising, as the American population grows and ages.

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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 treatment.

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Who experiences anxiety and depression in the US?

8.3% of Americans experienced a major depressive episode in 2021 — 6% of men and 10% of women.

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