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The Financial Ruin of Needing Glasses, Dentures, or Hearing Aids: "I Haven't Had My Dentures Replaced in 33 Years because I Can't Afford them."

Summary by Antena3
There are health issues that have become unaffordable for many families. Certain medications, the use of glasses or hearing aids, and some dental treatments like denture replacement are out of reach for many families. Although 80% of Spaniards wear glasses, 64% cannot afford new ones. The same is true for hearing aids: only 30% of people who need them use them, as they can cost up to 3,000 euros. María Luisa, for example, needs new glasses, but …
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There are health issues that have become unaffordable for many families. Certain medications, the use of glasses or hearing aids, and some dental treatments like denture replacement are out of reach for many families. Although 80% of Spaniards wear glasses, 64% cannot afford new ones. The same is true for hearing aids: only 30% of people who need them use them, as they can cost up to 3,000 euros. María Luisa, for example, needs new glasses, but …

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Antena3 broke the news on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
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