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Americans are lagging behind in all indicators of quality of life



According to the Washington Times, despite billions of dollars in government aid and massive vaccinations, a survey of 3,616 Americans over a one-month period (August 2 to September 2, 2021) found that the coronavirus delta strain, depression, insomnia, and stress. Has increased among Americans.
According to the survey, rents and evictions are approaching. Two-thirds of parents say their children have dropped out of school. One in five households has not been able to receive treatment for serious illnesses.
Harvard health policy researcher Robert Blandon said the poll was conducted at a time when the corona in the United States was running out and the United States was reopening. However, the results show that the situation in the United States has worsened.
He added: “Although many experts predicted that the corona outbreak would subside, the delta strain continues to cause major problems in the lives of people across the United States, including severe financial and health effects.
Overall, 38 percent of American households have reported severe economic hardship in the past few months.
According to the survey, low- and middle-income households have suffered the most. Fifty-nine percent of those with an annual income of less than $ 50,000 have reported serious financial problems in the past few months. On the other hand, 18% of households with an annual income of $ 50,000 or more also face financial difficulties.
According to the study, serious financial problems occurred despite the fact that 67% of households said they had benefited from federal government assistance.
As e-learning continues in many places, 70% of households whose children have fallen behind in the past school year have found it difficult for their children to reach the new semester.
Overall, 69 percent of American families whose children ranged from kindergarten to grade 12 last year said their children had dropped out of school due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. Also, 36% of all families with children in schools said that their children were “very” behind.

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