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Americans spend more on healthcare than any other country, yet projections show they will live more years in poor health by 2050 than in 2000 if current trends continue. The gap between spending and health outcomes raises concerns for families, the workforce, and public costs. McKinsey Health Institute analysis suggests that scaling proven, cost‑effective interventions could add 19 million healthy life years and about $3.2 trillion to the U.S. economy by 2050. This growth would come from more people fully participating in the workforce, fewer workers limited by illness, and fewer careers shortened by caregiving.

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