Lack of insurance causes death among Ohio citizens
In Ohio, two citizens between age 25-64 die every day because they don’t have health insurance, according to a report released by Families USA, a health-care consumer advocacy group. According to the report, more than 5,100 working-age adults in Ohio died because they lacked health insurance between years 2000-2006.
Previous studies show that uninsured residents are three times more likely to delay or forgo needed medical care like checkups, screenings and other preventive care. Because of this, they are more likely to be diagnosed with disease in an advanced stage and thus their chances of survival are decreased.
U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton said the study underscores the need for Democrats’ national health care reform proposals.