what can be some major issues for unisured children?
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/health/2009/10/health_insurance_and_child_dea.html
http://www.heritage.org/Research/HealthCare/hl997.cfm
thank you so much for these. very very helpful. I am not very good at the goggle search thing i guess and wish i would have ask this a long time ago.
thanks again.
You're very welcome.
Here are some easy steps for using Google:
1. Go to http://www.google.com
2. Type in issues uninsured children (or whatever search terms you need). [Generally, you can leave out words such as the, a, in, of, for, etc.]
3. Press the Enter key.
4. Read different search results until you find what you need.
5. If you don't find what you need, change the search terms. Try again. This is very much a trial and error skill -- but, as Samuel Beckett wrote, "Try again. Fail again. Fail better." =)
Uninsured children can face several major issues that can impact their health and wellbeing. Some of these include:
1. Limited access to healthcare: Without health insurance, uninsured children may face difficulties in accessing regular medical check-ups, preventive care, and necessary treatments. This can lead to delayed or inadequate care for illnesses and chronic conditions.
2. Financial barriers: Medical expenses can be significant, and without insurance coverage, the cost burden falls directly on the child's family. This can lead to financial strain, medical debt, and a potential inability to afford necessary medications or specialty care.
3. Lack of continuity of care: Uninsured children often experience challenges in establishing a consistent relationship with healthcare providers. Without insurance, they may have limited options for healthcare providers who accept uninsured patients, resulting in fragmented or episodic care.
4. Health disparities: Uninsured children are more likely to come from low-income families, underserved communities, or minority populations. This can contribute to existing health disparities, as they may face unequal access to quality healthcare, leading to poorer health outcomes.
5. Greater susceptibility to preventable illnesses: Uninsured children often miss out on preventive services such as vaccinations, regular check-ups, and screenings. This can make them more vulnerable to preventable illnesses, chronic conditions, and developmental delays.
To address these issues, it is crucial to advocate for policies that expand access to affordable health insurance programs for children, such as Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Additionally, community organizations and nonprofits often provide resources and assistance to families in need of healthcare for uninsured children.