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: Today, consider that it would cost over 7 trillion dollars to see the entire country of Peru have access to clean water and sanitation. That's why it's so important that we get started right now!

#FactOfTheWeek: Today, consider that it would cost over 7 trillion dollars to see the entire country of Peru have access to clean water and sanitation. That's why it's so important that we get started right now!

#Peru #CostofHealth #CleanWater
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In an era of rising health care costs and budget constraints, an increasing number of Americans have difficulty paying for needed health care. The Patient Assistance Fund helps patients with non-medical burdens of recovery.

In an era of rising health care costs and budget constraints, an increasing number of Americans have difficulty paying for needed health care. The Patient Assistance Fund helps patients with non-medical burdens of recovery. #patientassistance #helpingeachother #costofhealth
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Regular exercise promotes health and wellbeing and helps prevent injury. Do some physical activity every day, even if it is only a small amount.

Regular exercise promotes health and wellbeing and helps prevent injury. Do some physical activity every day, even if it is only a small amount. #patientassistance #helpingeachother #costofhealth
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Nearly 1 in 4 Americans are skipping medical care because of the cost. The Patient Assistance Fund helps patients with non-medical burdens of recovery.

Nearly 1 in 4 Americans are skipping medical care because of the cost. The Patient Assistance Fund helps patients with non-medical burdens of recovery. #patientassistance #helpingeachother #costofhealth
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Worrying or thinking negatively about possible situations can be harmful. It adds to your levels of anxiety or stress and can adversely affect your health. .

Worrying or thinking negatively about possible situations can be harmful. It adds to your levels of anxiety or stress and can adversely affect your health. . #patientassistance #helpingeachother #costofhealth
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It’s not just the care that Americans are struggling to cover. Last year, Kaiser Family Foundation found 29% of Americans failed to take their medications as prescribed because of the cost.

It’s not just the care that Americans are struggling to cover. Last year, Kaiser Family Foundation found 29% of Americans failed to take their medications as prescribed because of the cost. #patientassistance #helpingeachother #costofhealth
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The cost of care can also lead some adults to skip or delay seeking services. Half of adults (51%) report they have delayed or gone without certain medical care during the past year due to cost.

The cost of care can also lead some adults to skip or delay seeking services. Half of adults (51%) report they have delayed or gone without certain medical care during the past year due to cost.  #patientassistance #helpingeachother #costofhealth
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HAPPY NEW YEAR. Remember, social support can help you maintain your quality of life when you are ill. Who are your support system? The Patient Assistance Fund helps patients with non-medical burdens of recovery.

HAPPY NEW YEAR. Remember, social support can help you maintain your quality of life when you are ill. Who are your support system? The Patient Assistance Fund helps patients with non-medical burdens of recovery. #patientassistance #helpingeachother #costofhealth
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The high cost of prescription drugs also leads some people to cut back on their medications in various ways. About three in ten (29%) U.S. adults say they have not taken their medicines as prescribed because of the cost.

The high cost of prescription drugs also leads some people to cut back on their medications in various ways. About three in ten (29%) U.S. adults say they have not taken their medicines as prescribed because of the cost.  #patientassistance #helpingeachother #costofhealth
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Lifestyle factors –worry and anxiety, stress and tension, diet, exercise, sleep – can affect the symptoms of illness and recovery. The Patient Assistance Fund helps patients with non-medical burdens of recovery.

Lifestyle factors –worry and anxiety, stress and tension, diet, exercise, sleep – can affect the symptoms of illness and recovery. The Patient Assistance Fund helps patients with non-medical burdens of recovery. #patientassistance #helpingeachother #costofhealth
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Positive thinking, relaxation, a healthy diet, regular exercise, good sleep and social support can all promote health and wellbeing. The Patient Assistance Fund helps patients with non-medical burdens of recovery.

Positive thinking, relaxation, a healthy diet, regular exercise, good sleep and social support can all promote health and wellbeing. The Patient Assistance Fund helps patients with non-medical burdens of recovery. #patientassistance #helpingeachother #costofhealth
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Medical conditions, illness or injury are frequently stressful and may disrupt our lives. A healthy diet, regular exercise, sleep and social support can relieve or manage the symptoms of illness or injury and improve recovery.

Medical conditions, illness or injury are frequently stressful and may disrupt our lives. A healthy diet, regular exercise, sleep and social support can relieve or manage the symptoms of illness or injury and improve recovery. #patientassistance #helpingeachother #costofhealth
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Stress and tension can affect you physically in many ways, including increased muscle tension and contraction. Prolonged tension can lead to aches and pains, such as headaches, migraine, backache, muscular spasm and injury.

Stress and tension can affect you physically in many ways, including increased muscle tension and contraction. Prolonged tension can lead to aches and pains, such as headaches, migraine, backache, muscular spasm and injury. #patientassistance #helpingeachother #costofhealth
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A healthy diet, regular exercise and adequate sleep can help you to cope with a medical condition, illness or injury. Talk with your doctor about ways of managing these unwanted effects of medication.

A healthy diet, regular exercise and adequate sleep can help you to cope with a medical condition, illness or injury. Talk with your doctor about ways of managing these unwanted effects of medication.  #patientassistance #helpingeachother #costofhealth
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Those who are covered by health insurance are not immune to the burden of health care costs. Nearly half (46%) of insured adults report difficulty affording their out-of-pocket costs.

Those who are covered by health insurance are not immune to the burden of health care costs. Nearly half (46%) of insured adults report difficulty affording their out-of-pocket costs.  #patientassistance #helpingeachother #costofhealth
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Health care costs top the list of expenses that people report difficulty affording. The Patient Assistance Fund helps patients with non-medical burdens of recovery.

Health care costs top the list of expenses that people report difficulty affording. The Patient Assistance Fund helps patients with non-medical burdens of recovery. #patientassistance #helpingeachother #costofhealth
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