• wahming@monyet.cc
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      1 year ago

      Universal healthcare is a thing. The US is possibly the only first world exception. I live in Norway, and pay a maximum of $250 a year on medical expenses. Everything else gets covered by the govt.

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        I’m aware. However, things like this feel like it would be considered beauty care which generally is not considered to be applicable for universal healthcare.

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          Age-related symptoms and diseases are the biggest burden on healthcare infrastructure. Anything that reduces said impact would definitely fall under healthcare.

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            Yes, but history this doesn’t support that belief. Unfortunately