• db2@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    Life in the US is only easy for a small handful of people. Most of us consider it a good year if we got through it without crushing medical debt and retained all of our teeth. Is a third world country passing itself off as a first world country.

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      4 months ago

      At least US families can expect all their children not to die by tuberculosis or malaria or something.

      And fuck Australian magpies.

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        4 months ago

        Assuming the mother/baby don’t die in the hospital waiting room bathroom because the hospital refused treatment.

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          Hospitals generally won’t refuse treatment to anyone as far as I know, even if you tell them straight up at check in that you won’t be able to pay them. You’ll still get treated, provided they have the space and staff available to treat you.

          However, afterward, that debt will haunt you like a vengeful ghost for the rest of your life.

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          Tuberculosis is still world’s deadliest infectious disease. Mostly because the healthcare in developing countries lack access to the necessary treatment for it.

          TB is a solved problem in developed countries such as US. Barely anyone gets it anymore, let alone die from it.

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        4 months ago

        On the other hand, US families can also expect their kindergarteners to have to participate in active shooter drills. Because, you know, active shooters are a thing. Screw that.