Overview

The problem of the uninsured is continuing to grow. The federal government estimates that over 45 million individuals lacked health insurance coverage of any kind during 2008.

Number & Percentage of Non-Elderly Americans Without Health Insurance Coverage, 1994-2007
Overview
Source: SHADAC estimates from the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplements, 1995-2008. Note: 1995-2003 data are adjusted for Census correction announced in March 2007.

 

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