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Drug prices outpaced inflation since the 1990s
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The price of branded cardiovascular drugs is 13 times higher than in 2000.
The Delta variant accounts for 83% of all COVID-19 cases, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The two programs, while similar, are often mistaken for the other.
Case rates are higher in states with lower vaccination rates.
President Joe Biden set the goal of getting 70% of adults at least one shot by Independence Day. By the end of June, 67% had started vaccinations.
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Heart disease, cancer, and accidents drive the 40% higher mortality rate among American men compared to women.
An additional 6,398 mental health providers are needed to fill the gaps. In some states, over 80% of the population lives in a mental health professional shortage area.
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Other charts show how much the vaccination rate fell and where adults are hesitant about the shots.
As of May 24, 30% of adults reported anxiety or depression symptoms. That is down from a peak of 43% in November of last year.
Health officials are reviewing six cases of blood clots occurring in women six to 13 days after vaccination.
