Here are some quick facts about the state of healthcare here in the United States. What do you think about them? Do you think we could do better?
- 70% of Americans are on at least 1 prescription medicine (Mayo Clinic)
- Over half are on at least 2 prescription meds (Mayo Clinic)
- People who are between the ages of 50-64 fill an average of 13 prescriptions per year (Center on Aging Society)
- People who are between the ages of 65-79 fill an average of 20 prescriptions per year (Center on Aging Society)