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

• Main Authors: Lindsey Jeanne Leininger (Author), Marguerite E. Burns (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2011-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...