Which of the Following Statements on Healthcare in America Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements on healthcare in America is true?

• A) 99% of the money we spend on healthcare in America goes toward medical care; less than 1% to prevention.
• B) 95% of the money we spend on healthcare in America goes toward medical care; less than 5% to prevention.
• C) 90% of the money we spend on healthcare in America goes toward medical care; less than 10% to prevention.
• D) 20% of the money we spend on healthcare in America goes toward medical care; less than 80% to prevention.

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Definitions:

Superbugs

Bacteria that have developed resistance to multiple antibiotics, making infections difficult to treat and leading to increased mortality rates.

Hospital Cleanliness

pertains to the procedures and practices aimed at ensuring medical facilities are free of pathogens and conducive to the health and safety of patients and staff.

Antibiotics

Medicinal drugs used to fight bacterial infections by either killing bacteria or inhibiting their growth.

Holistic Medicine

Holistic medicine is a form of healing that considers the whole person -- body, mind, spirit, and emotions -- in the quest for optimal health and wellness, using various forms of health care practices.