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South (U.S. region)
Coverage of South (U.S. region) in the Nexus archive.
- Nearly half of adults struggled to afford healthcare last year, survey finds
A 2025 survey of 10,000 U.S. adults found 46% struggled to afford healthcare, with disparities among uninsured individuals (60%), adults with disabilities (69%), and racial minorities. The Urban Institute report highlights affordability challenges linked to medical debt, unmet healthcare needs, and regional disparities, particularly in the South and rural areas.