18. Which of the following best describes the major problems of health care in the U.S? Poor results - U.S. lifespan is among the lowest of the high-income countries while infant mortality is among the highest. Both high costs and poor results in terms of life span and infant mortality. Lack of choice - there is only one U.S. health insurer, which is a regulated monopoly. High costs - the U.S. spends more on health care than any other country.

18. Which of the following best describes the major problems of health care in the U.S? Poor results - U.S. lifespan is among the lowest of the high-income countries while infant mortality is among the highest. Both high costs and poor results in terms of life span and infant mortality. Lack of choice - there is only one U.S. health insurer, which is a regulated monopoly. High costs - the U.S. spends more on health care than any other country.

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Chapter12A: Appendix 12a Changing Demographics: The Aging Of America

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