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Over half of Americans have a chronic health issue

A recent study found nearly 40 percent of Americans had at least one chronic medical condition.

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A patient pays cash for a visit to Dr. Gustavo Villarreal's office in Laredo. Villarreal no longer accepts any form of health insurance.
Credit: Eddie Seal

A recent study found nearly 40 percent of Americans had at least one chronic medical condition. Many of those had less than a high school education, were unemployed, were receiving government aid and had no health insurance. (UPI)

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