Correlation Between Healthcare Cost in America and Life Expectancy Part 1

Did you know that the average American spends almost three times the amount of money on healthcare than they do on food? According to Forbes Marketplace, in 2016, the average employer-sponsored family insurance premium was $18,142 annually while the average household only spent $7,000 on food. Healthcare for the average household in America is high and set to go even higher in 2018. Health Populi and The Market Watch  write about how the increase in healthcare cost is resulting in less money being spent on other household expenses such as food, clothes, and retail goods.   […]

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Innovative Technology Can Ease the Health Tragedies in Africa

Africa faces an overarching lack of medical resources, including devices, facilities, and doctors. This lack of healthcare resources is contributing to many health challenges that African people face daily. The Economist writes about how technology comes to the rescue when resources are scarce.  The primary health challenges the continent is facing include people who are suffering from: […]