Why are Low-Income Teens More Likely to Lack Health Insurance Than Their Younger Peers?

Low-income teenagers are more likely to lack health insurance than younger children. Using data from the 2006, 2007, and 2008 rounds of the National Health Interview Survey, we examine whether differences between teens and younger children in socioeconomic factors, public health insurance eligibilit...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lindsey Jeanne Leininger, Marguerite E. Burns
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2011-05-01
Series:Inquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.5034/inquiryjrnl_48.02.01