Health Care Issues: Documentary Summary

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The health care issue is really deep than I thought. This documentary really brought up many interesting topics. There is no doubt that there are a lot of loop holes in the health care system here in the United States that needs addressed. As an immigrant from a developing country, fast foods and canned foods were for those who had money to afford. I was surprised as to how these foods were easily accessible and affordable when I came to the United States. I think it’s time healthy foods are made easily accessible and affordable so that the society can make better food choices. According to the video, the United States and New Zealand are the two countries that advertize prescription drugs on national television. Pharmaceutical companies are

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