Change Indicator

Uninsured - Population (age 0-24) by health insurance coverage status and age group (3 year estimate, 08-10 - 11-13) in Pennsylvania

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Why This Indicator Matters

Health insurance promotes preventive care, reduces emergency care, saves money and contributes to a child's overall well-being. This latest data demonstrates that part of our strategy to increase the number of kids in Pennsylvania with health insurance starts with our youngest citizens because the early years of a child’s life are a critical period of brain development.
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Definition and Source

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Definition

Health insurance coverage status by age group (0-5, 6-17 and 18-24)

Data Source

U.S Bureau of the Census, American Community Survey (B27001)

Notes

Small area regional rates were used for the six smallest counties not included in the ACS – Cameron, Forest, Fulton, Montour, Potter, and Sullivan.

Last Updated

October 2014