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Explore health in the US with data on life expectancy, birth rates, and health risk factors for a variety of ages and races. Get the bigger picture on health insurance, uninsured rates, and more.

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The 13 numbers that defined 2020

The data to measure the pandemic, the environment, and American politics.

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2020 US death statistics show 20% more deaths than in 2019

While death certificates from 2020 are still being processed, over 572,000 more people died in 2020 than in 2019.

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The state of healthcare at the end of 2020

Americans — and their government — are paying more for health insurance at a time of uneven health risks across demographic groups and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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There was one new COVID-19 case for every 76 Americans in November

Here are five things the November data says about COVID-19.

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Five things that October data says about COVID-19

Here is a look at the increase in cases this fall, along with data on hospitalizations, job loss, and small business sentiment.

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State of the Facts 2020: 37% of Americans say it's harder to find facts since the pandemic began

The data comes from the 2020 State of the Facts poll, conducted by The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

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5 things about COVID-19 in September

See how the virus is shifting based on age and learn which metro area has recovered the most jobs.

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Approximately 8% of the population — 26.1 million — lacked health insurance in 2019

In the year before the pandemic hit, 92% of people in the US had health insurance, with employment-based insurance as the most prevalent coverage type.

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How many Americans get flu shots?

More than half of Americans got a flu shot during the 2020-2021 flu season.

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5 things August data says about COVID-19 and the economy

This month's look at the pandemic focuses on hospital beds, unemployment benefits, and consumer spending. It also shows how the virus is infecting more people in states that previously had few cases.

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