of individuals, as this is crucial to society's survival and progress.
When countries place financial responsibility for healthcare in the hands of individuals, there is a danger that many people, especially those from economically disadvantaged groups, will not receive the care they need. Those individuals earning low wages, working for companies that do not provide adequate or any healthcare coverage, and those working independently, may not have sufficient resources to allocate to medical procedures they may require. Many individuals may not even have available funds for basic healthcare, such as routine check-ups and immunizations. Individuals in the United States have shown support for government-funded health-care. In one survey of 2,000 Americans, 32% said they believed the government should contribute the majority of the cost of health services while only
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