A National Study of Chronic Disease Prevalence and Access to Care in Uninsured U.S. Adults
Based on National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data, this study estimates the number of chronically ill individuals in the United States who are uninsured. Individuals with chronic illnesses have particularly acute needs for access to health care, and their rate of uninsurance is alarming.
This population-based survey yields ominous findings on the rates of individuals with chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertention, and cardiovascular disease) who do not have health insurance coverage. It explores their use of the emergency room and the frequency with which they visit primary care providers. These statistics can be useful to motivate efforts to target this high-need group.
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