National Association of Extension Home Economists 50th Anniversary Survey

NAEHE conducted a survey on the occasion of its 50th anniversary to determine the leading concerns of American families. According to this survey, the primary issue facing families in 1984 . . . .

USA Today — September 11, 1984

Rising Medical Costs Concern Families

"No matter where they live, no matter what income level they have, no matter what other problems they report, rising medical costs are the #1 concern of families across America," according to the survey released by the National Association of Extension Home Economists entitled, "Major Concerns of Families in the Mid-80's." Other major issues which emerged as family concerns were unemployment and lack of jobs, family relationships and parenting, and the high cost of housing. Read the Press Release and the Survey Results.