More than 11 million uninsured adults have at least one chronic
condition, including cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, or
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a study in
Tuesday's Annals of Internal Medicine.
These uninsured chronically ill people aged 18 to 64 are less likely
than those with insurance to have visited a doctor in the past 12
months and are more likely to visit the emergency department for
routine care. The study raises doubts about the assumption that many
uninsured U.S. residents are young and healthy, researchers noted. The
long-term care system often bears the burden for untreated chronic
illnesses.
"We have made dramatic advances in treatment of chronic illnesses like
heart disease and high blood pressure," Andrew Wilper, the study's lead
author, said in a statement. "But many Americans are locked out of the
system because they are uninsured and cannot afford this life-saving
care."
condition, including cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, or
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a study in
Tuesday's Annals of Internal Medicine.
These uninsured chronically ill people aged 18 to 64 are less likely
than those with insurance to have visited a doctor in the past 12
months and are more likely to visit the emergency department for
routine care. The study raises doubts about the assumption that many
uninsured U.S. residents are young and healthy, researchers noted. The
long-term care system often bears the burden for untreated chronic
illnesses.
"We have made dramatic advances in treatment of chronic illnesses like
heart disease and high blood pressure," Andrew Wilper, the study's lead
author, said in a statement. "But many Americans are locked out of the
system because they are uninsured and cannot afford this life-saving
care."
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