High costs hurt Wisconsin residents’ health, state report shows

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The rising cost of living in Wisconsin is taking a toll on residents’ health, with more than a third of households struggling to afford housing, food, healthcare and other basic necessities, according to a new report.

The State Health Assessment, issued every five years by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, examines the health and well-being of Wisconsin’s 6 million residents on categories ranging from specific illnesses to social behavior and economic status…

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