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<h1>W. High U.S. Health-Care Spending and Poor Outcomes</h1>
<h2>Statement in the Book</h2>
<p class="book-statement">No other country spends as much on health care per person as the United States. Yet despite this spending, Americans are not healthier or living longer. Compared with people in many other wealthy countries, Americans tend to die younger and experience poorer health. Medical expenses can push families into debt or even bankruptcy, and many people remain in jobs primarily because they need health insurance.</p>
<h2>Supporting Evidence</h2>
<h3>1. Health-Care Spending per Person</h3>
<p>The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development reported that the United States spent approximately $14,885 per person on health care in 2024, compared with an OECD average of approximately $5,967. The United States was the highest-spending country.</p>
<p class="source"><strong>Source:</strong> Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. <em>Health at a Glance 2025: United States.</em> 2025.</p>