America's Health Crisis: Why We're Spending More and Getting Sicker - AI Podcast
Apr 02, 2025•12 min
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- The U.S. spends over $4.5 trillion annually on health care, yet chronic disease rates continue to rise; heart disease, cancer and diabetes remain the leading preventable causes of death
- Nearly 47% of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, while heart disease kills one person every 34 seconds. This accounts for approximately 700,000 deaths annually in America
- Cancer rates continue to climb, with over 2 million new cases reported in 2024. Research links cancer to poor metabolic health and lifestyle factors
- Diabetes affects 38.4 million Americans while obesity impacts 41.9% of all adults. Both conditions disrupt your metabolism and contribute to numerous health complications that cost billions annually
- The modern health crisis in the U.S. is a direct consequence of a system designed to manage and mask symptoms rather than promote health. To reverse this trend, our focus must shift to optimizing cellular health
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