A 2024 survey found that over half of U.S. individuals indicated the cost of accessing treatment was the biggest problem facing the national healthcare system. This is much higher than the global average of 32 percent and is in line with the high cost of health care in the U.S. compared to other high-income countries. Bureaucracy along with a lack of staff were also considered to be pressing issues. This statistic reveals the share of individuals who said select problems were the biggest facing the health care system in the United States in 2024.

Graph and download economic data for United States Government Securities, Nine to Twelve Month Issues for United States (M13056USM193NNBR) from Jan 1943 to Nov 1970 about issues, 1-year, securities, government, and USA.

In 2023, pollution of drinking water was the most concerning environmental issue in the United States according to both Democrats and Republicans. 64 percent of Democrats said they worried a great deal about drinking water quality, compared to 41 percent of Republicans. Meanwhile, 62 percent of Democrats said they worried a great deal about global warming or climate change, compared to just 14 percent of Republicans.

United States SBOI: sa: Most Pressing Problem: A Year Ago: Others data was reported at 5.000 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.000 % for Feb 2025. United States SBOI: sa: Most Pressing Problem: A Year Ago: Others data is updated monthly, averaging 7.000 % from Jan 2014 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 131 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.000 % in May 2023 and a record low of 3.000 % in Jul 2024. United States SBOI: sa: Most Pressing Problem: A Year Ago: Others data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Federation of Independent Business. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.S042: NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Graph and download economic data for Yields on United States Government Securities, Three to Five Year Issues for United States (M13057USM193NNBR) from Jan 1945 to Dec 1965 about issues, yield, securities, 5-year, government, interest rate, interest, rate, and USA.

According to a 2023 survey, young adults in the United States were divided when it came to important political issues. However, more than half of Americans between 18 and 34 considered the cost of living and inflation the most important political issue.

According to a survey conducted in 2022, ** percent of Americans believed that homelessness in the United States is a very serious problem. In comparison, ** percent of Democrats, ** percent of Republicans, and ** percent of Independents shared this belief.

Graph and download economic data for Foreign Bond Issues, Government and Government Guaranteed or Controlled for the United States (Q10067USQ144NNBR) from Q1 1920 to Q4 1930 about issues, foreign, bonds, government, and USA.

According to a small survey of healthcare executives in the United States in 2025, increased billing complexities was cited as the leading challenge in revenue cycle management. Furthermore, staffing issues was found to be the second most difficult challenge in RCM in the United States.

This catalog record includes detailed variable-level descriptions, enabling data discovery and comparison. The data are not archived at ICPSR. Users should consult the data owners (via the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research) directly for details on obtaining the data. This collection includes variable-level metadata of Health Issues Survey, a survey by Harvard School of Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation conducted by ICR Survey Research Group. Topics covered in this survey include: Important health issues The data and documentation files for this survey are available through the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [Roper #31092265]. Frequencies and summary statistics for the 93 variables from this survey are available through the ICPSR social science variable database and can be accessed from the Variables tab.

United States New Security Issues: SL: Type: Revenue data was reported at 23.988 USD bn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 18.631 USD bn for Apr 2018. United States New Security Issues: SL: Type: Revenue data is updated monthly, averaging 19.995 USD bn from Mar 2003 (Median) to May 2018, with 183 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 263.800 USD bn in Oct 2014 and a record low of 7.563 USD bn in Feb 2011. United States New Security Issues: SL: Type: Revenue data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.Z031: New Security Issues: State and Local Governments.

United States New Security Issues: SL: Issuer: State data was reported at 6.986 USD bn in Oct 2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.088 USD bn for Sep 2011. United States New Security Issues: SL: Issuer: State data is updated monthly, averaging 2.805 USD bn from Mar 2003 (Median) to Oct 2011, with 104 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.418 USD bn in Jun 2003 and a record low of 251.000 USD mn in Aug 2011. United States New Security Issues: SL: Issuer: State data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.Z031: New Security Issues: State and Local Governments.

International debt issues to GDP (%) in United States was reported at 21.44 % in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - International debt issues to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

This study was a joint project of ten major United States cities participating in the Urban Observatory Program: Atlanta, Albuquerque, Baltimore, Boston, Denver, Kansas City, Kansas, Kansas City, Missouri, Milwaukee, Nashville, and San Diego. The survey focused on citizens' perceptions of the problems of urban life. Citizens' attitudes toward local government services and their opinions about local problems in the areas of schooling, housing, public transportation, controlled drugs, law and order, and taxes were assessed in all ten cities. Information on the socioeconomic status of the respondents, and on household composition was also elicited. Demographic data include sex, age, marital status, race, ethnicity, birthplace, level of education, and family income. Each city may be analyzed separately or may be treated as an integral part of the comparative study.

United States Public Debt Transactions: Issues: Nonmarketable: Cash Issue Price data was reported at 5.000 USD mn in 14 May 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 5.000 USD mn for 13 May 2025. United States Public Debt Transactions: Issues: Nonmarketable: Cash Issue Price data is updated daily, averaging 4.000 USD mn from Oct 2005 (Median) to 14 May 2025, with 4915 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 966.000 USD mn in 31 Oct 2022 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in 17 Sep 2015. United States Public Debt Transactions: Issues: Nonmarketable: Cash Issue Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of the Fiscal Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.F: Public Debt Transactions.

In 2025, polluted water was the most concerning environmental issue among adults in the United States. ** percent of respondents worried a great deal about pollution in drinking water quality, while ** percent had similar worries about pollution in waterways. Meanwhile, ** percent of American adults worried a great deal about both global warming or climate change and air pollution. The share of Americans who worried about air pollution has fallen since 1990.

This Voice of the People poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly economic, political, and social issues. The questions ask opinions about corruption, democracy, government, and world issues. There are also questions on topics such as the reduction and elimination of incidences of torture, familiarity with global institutions, predictions about the next generation, public school trends, and public clinics/hospitals. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as problems facing Canada, private/public sector contribution to the improvement of social services, trust in people, and globalization/globalisation. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic and social variables. Topics of interest include: economy; corruption; American foreign policy; politics; next generation; elections; public schools; public clinics/hospitals; torture; global institution; democracy; and trust. Basic demographic variables are also included.

United States New Security Issues: US Corporations: Stocks: Nonfinancial data was reported at 6.809 USD bn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.238 USD bn for Apr 2018. United States New Security Issues: US Corporations: Stocks: Nonfinancial data is updated monthly, averaging 5.349 USD bn from Feb 2003 (Median) to May 2018, with 184 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.709 USD bn in Feb 2015 and a record low of 641.000 USD mn in Dec 2008. United States New Security Issues: US Corporations: Stocks: Nonfinancial data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.Z030: New Security Issues: Corporations.

United States PDS: Specific Issues: Coupons: Fails To Deliver: 5 Years data was reported at 306.000 USD mn in 30 Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 395.000 USD mn for 23 Apr 2025. United States PDS: Specific Issues: Coupons: Fails To Deliver: 5 Years data is updated weekly, averaging 209.000 USD mn from Apr 2013 (Median) to 30 Apr 2025, with 625 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34.497 USD bn in 22 Nov 2017 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in 29 Jun 2016. United States PDS: Specific Issues: Coupons: Fails To Deliver: 5 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.Z044: Primary Dealer Statistics: Specific Issues.

United States PDS: Specific Issues: Coupons: Fails To Deliver: 2 Years data was reported at 511.000 USD mn in 30 Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 75.000 USD mn for 23 Apr 2025. United States PDS: Specific Issues: Coupons: Fails To Deliver: 2 Years data is updated weekly, averaging 106.000 USD mn from Apr 2013 (Median) to 30 Apr 2025, with 506 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19.812 USD bn in 28 Sep 2022 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in 14 Apr 2021. United States PDS: Specific Issues: Coupons: Fails To Deliver: 2 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.Z044: Primary Dealer Statistics: Specific Issues.