USA - health inequalities in the USA Flashcards
Where do most Americans get their health insurance from?
Most Americans (58%) get their health insurance from their emplyoers
What percentage of the USA population did not have health insurance in 2012?
Around 15% of US citizens did not have health care in 2012
How many Americans lose their homes every year for unaffordable medical costs?
1.5 million Americans lose their homes every year due to unaffordable medical costs
What percentage of white Americans have private health insurance?
74% of white Americans have private health care
What percentage of Black Americans have private health care?
50% of Black Americans have private health care
What percentage of black Americans had no health insurance in the US?
21% of Black Americans have no health insurance
What percentage of white Americans have no health insurance?
13% of white Americans have no health insurance.
What percentage of Asian Americans have no health insurance?
14% of Asian Americans have no health care
What percentage of black Americans had no health insurance in 2010?
Around 28% of black Americans had no health insurance in 2010
What percentage of black Americans had no health insurance in 2017?
Around 13% of Black Americans had no health insurance in 2017
What group is infant mortality far higher in the US?
Among black Americans infant mortality is twice as high than that of white Americans
What group is most likely to suffer from severe health issues in the US?
Black women have the highest death rates from heart disease, lung cancer and strokes
What group in the US is most likely to be employed in high-risk occupations?
Hispanic Americans are the most likely to be employed in high-risk occupations
What was the life expectancy of white Americans in 2010?
The life expectancy for White Americans in 2010 was 79years
What was the life expectancy for Black Americans in 2010?
The life expectancy for Black Americans in 2010 was 74 years old
