Born sick in the USA : improving the health of a nation / Stephen Bezruchka.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bezruchka, Stephen, Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medical care--United States.

Medical care.

Medical policy--United States.

Medical policy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xv, 235 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2026.

Summary:

How healthy you are is dependent on where you live. Americans suffer more cancers, heart disease, mental illness, and other chronic diseases than those who live in other wealthy nations, despite having the most expensive healthcare system in the world. Why? Embark on a journey to unravel the profound impact of public policies on American health from before birth in Born Sick in the USA: Improving the Health of a Nation. Delve into the intricate web where economic inequality weaves a tapestry of sickness stemming from a highly stressed society. This compelling read illuminates the need for transformative change in social safety nets and public policies to uplift national health and well-being. Through vivid storytelling, the book unveils the symptoms, diagnosis, and 'medicine' required to steer the nation toward a healthier future. Join the movement for a healthier America by embracing the insightful revelations and empowering calls to action presented within the pages of this eye-opening book.

Contents:

Our health in the United States

How medical care impacts your health

What makes you healthy?

Early life lasts a lifetime

Economic inequality is bad for our health

How biology matters

Is America driving you crazy?

The politics of being healthy

Ineffective health production efforts

How to make America healthy again.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Feb 2026).

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-009-57365-9

1-009-57369-1

1-009-57367-5

OCLC:

1574808760