Public-sector spending on health care increased 7.7% in 2005, compared with 7.8% in 2004.
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More than 1/2 of family caregivers were providing help to spouses or parents with 3 or more activities of daily living (ADL) disabilities in 1999, up about 5% from 1994.
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In 2004, Americans with no chronic conditions incurred about $4,700 on average in health care costs. Those with 5 or more chronic conditions incurred $20,300.
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Providing health care for an older American costs 3 to 5 times more than for an individual under age 65. As the population ages, the nation’s health care spending is… [ Get More Details ]