Most important health issues facing the U.S. according to U.S. adults 2023
According to the data from January 2023, 12 percent of respondents said that rising health care costs were the most important health issue facing the United States. While COVID-19 and cancer each with 11 percent ranked second on the list. Health issues like alcoholism, stroke, and rare diseases were considered important issues by only one percent of respondents.
Issues with healthcare costs
Currently, the most urgent problem facing American healthcare is the high costs of care. The high expense of healthcare may deter people from getting the appropriate treatment when they need medical care or cause them to completely forego preventative care visits. Many Americans reported that they may skip prescription doses or refrain from taking medication as prescribed due to financial concerns. Such health-related behavior can result in major health problems, which may raise the long-term cost of care. Inflation, medical debt, and unforeseen medical expenses have all added to the burden that health costs are placing on household income.
Gun violence issue
The gun violence epidemic has plagued the United States over the past few years, yet very little has been done to address the issue. In recent years, gun violence has become the leading cause of death among American children and teens. By early May 2023, the U.S. has witnessed more than 200 mass shootings, the surge in the frequency of firearm attacks is alarming. Even though more than half of Americans are in favor of tougher gun control regulations, there is little political will to strongly reform the current gun law. Gun violence has a deep traumatic impact on survivors and society, it is developing into a major public health crisis in the United States.
Issues with healthcare costs
Currently, the most urgent problem facing American healthcare is the high costs of care. The high expense of healthcare may deter people from getting the appropriate treatment when they need medical care or cause them to completely forego preventative care visits. Many Americans reported that they may skip prescription doses or refrain from taking medication as prescribed due to financial concerns. Such health-related behavior can result in major health problems, which may raise the long-term cost of care. Inflation, medical debt, and unforeseen medical expenses have all added to the burden that health costs are placing on household income.
Gun violence issue
The gun violence epidemic has plagued the United States over the past few years, yet very little has been done to address the issue. In recent years, gun violence has become the leading cause of death among American children and teens. By early May 2023, the U.S. has witnessed more than 200 mass shootings, the surge in the frequency of firearm attacks is alarming. Even though more than half of Americans are in favor of tougher gun control regulations, there is little political will to strongly reform the current gun law. Gun violence has a deep traumatic impact on survivors and society, it is developing into a major public health crisis in the United States.
