EFFECTS
ON THE UNINSURED POPULATION
Thousands of premature
deaths each year
Being uninsured for even a year diminishes a persons
general health
The majority of uninsured go without healthcare
until an illness
becomes too serious to ignore
The quality and length of life is lower and shorter
for the uninsured
Many uninsured discover serious illnesses such
as cancer, diabetes, hypertension and HIV too late. Most
uninsured never receive treatment for mental illness,
high cholesterol, arthritis or asthma...
AMERICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS
45.7 Million uninsured
75 Million underinsured
1.6 trillion spent annually
By 2010 insurance rates are expected to double and employers
are expected to pay over $1000 per month for each employee.