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On average, how much per year do federal, state, and local governments in the U.S. spend on health and healthcare programs for every household in the United States?

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During 2017, federal, state, and local governments spent $1.53 trillion on health and healthcare programs. This amounts to 7.9% of the U.S. economy, 24% of government current expenditures, and an average of $12,140 for every household in the United States.

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