Women More Likely Than Men To Go Without Health Care, USA

SOURCE: Medical News Today

DATE: April 27. 2007

EXCERPT: "With 38% of American women finding medical bills a serious struggle, compared to 29% of men, a new study released by the Commonwealth Fund reveals that women are much more likely to go without needed healthcare than men, because they cannot afford it. The study was carried out by the National Women's Law Center, whose researchers examined data from three nationwide surveys."  more

RELATED LINK:

Patchias, Elizabeth M. & Judy Waxman. (April 2007). Women and Health Coverage: The Affordability Gap. Washington, DC: National Women's Law Center.