You’re here because something is seriously wrong with our health care system
Here are some disturbing data points to prove it
Over the last 120 years, rates of chronic disease have exploded
As of 2023, 76.4% of the US population, representing 194 million Americans, has reported having at least one chronic condition. Chronic disease increases significantly with age, with 59.5% of young adults, 78.4% of midlife adults, and 93% of adults ages 65 or older having atleast one chronic condition. 79% of adults aged 65 or older having two or more chronic conditions.
Here are some specific chronic diseases to show you their rise over time
Our country is getting sicker and sicker, yet we spend more than any other on heath care
Even though we spend the most money on health, the majority of deaths in the US are related to chronic disease, not acute causes
2023 US Death Data
