15. If health care spending is already on the flat-of-the-curve, it may not be possible to buy improved health status by increasing spending. In this situation, the best way to improve health status may be to

increase the availability of government health insurance.

invest in biotechnology to determine the genetic factors that improve health.

improve life-style decisions by reducing smoking, alcohol consumption, and drug use.

improve access to medical care.

improve overall educational attainment so people can better follow the advice from the medical community.

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