- The US has a new health plan.
- This plan can help or hurt other countries.
- Experts say money is important for health.
- The plan focuses on American safety and health.
- It might change how we research diseases.
- There are risks if countries do not invest in health.
Difficult words
- plan — A scheme to do something or achieve goals.
- health — The state of being free from illness.
- countries — Nations with their own governments.
- experts — People with special knowledge or skills.
- invest — To put money into something for future benefit.
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Discussion questions
- How do you think this health plan affects you?
- Why is it important for countries to invest in health?
- What changes would you like to see in health plans?
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