Half of U.S. Adults Fear Health-Related Bankruptcy

Half of U.S. Adults Fear Health-Related Bankruptcy

In July 2020, half of U.S. adults were concerned that a major health event in their household could lead to bankruptcy, compared with 45% in early 2019. Health-related bankruptcy fears increased significantly for younger people.

Concern about health-related bankruptcy recently grew for all age groups, except ages 50-64.

Source: Gallup, 2020

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