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The Americans in the face of Covid-19

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Insurers up against the pandemic [3]
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Apr 2020

CoronavirusThe American people are facing a critical situation. The COVID-19 [4] screening test costs nearly 2 000 USD, while the treatment fees for a patient who tests positive are estimated at 73.300 USD for a 6-day hospitalisation.

The costs are slightly cheaper for those who benefit from an employer-sponsored health insurance. However, nearly 27 million citizens have no social security.

In the United States, 40% of the population over the age of 20 is obese, while 120 million Americans suffer from cardiovascular problems.

Read also | Insurance industry in USA [5]

Thu, 16/04/2020 - 12:41

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