Cost of getting sick for older people of color is 25% higher than for white Americans – new research
- Written by Marc Cohen, Clinical Professor of Gerontology and Co-Director LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston, UMass Boston
Racial and ethnic inequality extends to what researches call 'disease cost burdens.'sukanya sitthikongsak/Moment via Getty ImagesAs you age, you’re more likely to get sick. And health problems can affect your financial well-being too.
People with health problems spend heavily on health care – the cumulative cost of chronic diseases in...
