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Group 40 - {Short snappy Title of your project}

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Milestones

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Describe your topic/interest in about 150-200 words

It is admirable that we are interested in the subject of medical expenditures in the USA because it is a significant problem that millions of Americans face. In the United States, healthcare costs are among the highest in the world and they keep going up. Many people are now struggling to pay for medical services and treatments even with health insurance, which has led to financial hardships for many of them. The high expense of healthcare may discourage people from receiving the necessary medical care, making health issues worse and more expensive to address. Additionally, the economic burden of the high cost of healthcare makes it challenging for people and businesses to afford essential medical services.

In addition, everyone is affected by the problem of medical bills, regardless of age, money, or social standing. People are finding it more difficult to receive high-quality medical care as a result of rising healthcare costs, endangering their health and wellbeing. So, tackling the problem of medical prices is essential if we want to guarantee that everyone has access to high-quality, reasonably priced healthcare. This can be accomplished through adopting new technologies to save costs and enhance access to medical services, together with changing policies and boosting competition in the healthcare sector.

In conclusion, the problem of medical costs in the United States is a significant issue that merits discussion. We can strive toward a time when everyone has access to high-quality, affordable healthcare by tackling this issue.

Describe your dataset in about 150-200 words

This dataset provides a more detailed look into medical spending in the United States between 2013 and 2017. It includes information on overall spending, spending per person, and what percentage of the country's GDP was devoted to healthcare. The data is divided into hospitalization, medical services, and medicine purchases.

The data is also noteworthy since it illustrates the funding sources for these expenses, such as private health insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid. This gives us a thorough grasp of the financial aspects of healthcare in the United States.

Furthermore, the data is divided by state, allowing for examining expenditure patterns across the country. This data can benefit people in healthcare and policymaking who want to understand the present healthcare situation in the United States.

In brief, this dataset contains valuable information about the expense of healthcare in the United States. It offers a clear picture of how much is spent, where the financing comes from, and how these statistics have evolved by tracking expenditures over five years. This data is critical for anybody interested in the present condition of healthcare in the United States and those striving to improve it.

Team Members

  • Abdur Rehman - I am a first year computer science major and I love coding!
  • Abdullah Munir - I am a first year computer science student and I love data science.
  • Abhinav Malik - I am a first year computer science student and I love Python.

Images

{You should use this area to add a screenshot of an interesting plot, or of your dashboard}

Number of Smokers by Region and Gender

Total Medical Charges by Sex and Smoker Status

jointplot

pivottable

Relationship between BMI and Charges by Sex, Smoker, and Region

Trend of Charges over Age in the Medical Cost Dataset

References

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