Iowa is showing the country what bold public health leadership looks like by focusing on prevention, nutrition, physical fitness and healthier lifestyles for the next generation. And we know why this matters. America is facing an existential crisis. We spend more on health care than any nation the world and yet we're the sickest. Nearly 90% of health care spending goes to treat chronic disease and more than 40% of every federal dollar goes to relate to treat diet related conditions. (09:11–09:21)
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Asserts that the U.S. spends the most on healthcare globally but has poor health outcomes.
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