Figure 1. Uninsured Rates Are Highest Among Hispanics and African Americans, 2005 Percent of adults ages 19–64 Note: Because of rounding, totals above.

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Figure 1. Uninsured Rates Are Highest Among Hispanics and African Americans, 2005 Percent of adults ages 19–64 Note: Because of rounding, totals above stacked bars may not reflect the sum of each insurance category. Source: The Commonwealth Fund Biennial Health Insurance Survey (2005)

Figure 2. Employer-Sponsored Insurance Coverage Rates Are Particularly Low for Hispanics and African Americans Current insurance coverage status among adults ages 19–64, 2005 Note: Percentages may not sum to 100% because of rounding. Source: The Commonwealth Fund Biennial Health Insurance Survey (2005).

Figure 3. Three-Quarters of Low-Income Hispanics Are Uninsured During the Year; Disparities in Insurance Persist Across Income Levels 200% poverty or more Percent of adults ages 19–64 Under 200% poverty Note: Because of rounding, totals above stacked bars may not reflect the sum of each insurance category. Source: The Commonwealth Fund Biennial Health Insurance Survey (2005).

Percent of adults ages 19–64 with health problems* and NO doctor’s visit in past year, adjusted estimates controlling for income Figure 4. Among Adults with Health Problems, Uninsured Hispanics Are Most Likely to Go Without Health Care * Defined as having any chronic condition or disability. Note: Estimates are adjusted percentages based on logistic regression, controlling for poverty status. Source: The Commonwealth Fund Biennial Health Insurance Survey (2005).

Percent of adults ages 19–64 with a regular doctor, adjusted estimates controlling for income Figure 5. Hispanics—Whether Insured or Uninsured— Are Less Likely to Have a Regular Doctor Note: Estimates are adjusted percentages based on logistic regression, controlling for poverty status. Source: The Commonwealth Fund Biennial Health Insurance Survey (2005).

Figure 6. Cost-Related Access Problems Are Highest Among Those with Any Time Uninsured During the Year, Regardless of Income Percent of adults ages 19–64 who had any of four access problems * in past year because of cost, adjusted estimates controlling for income * Did not fill a prescription; did not see a specialist when needed; skipped recommended medical test, treatment, or follow-up; had a medical problem but did not visit doctor or clinic. Note: Estimates are adjusted percentages based on logistic regression, controlling for poverty status. Source: The Commonwealth Fund Biennial Health Insurance Survey (2005).

Percent of sicker* adults ages 19–64 who are not too/not at all confident about managing health problems, adjusted estimates controlling for income Figure 7. Hispanics Are Least Confident About Self-Managing Their Chronic Diseases and Health Problems * Defined as having any chronic condition or disability. Note: Estimates are adjusted percentages based on logistic regression, controlling for poverty status. Source: The Commonwealth Fund Biennial Health Insurance Survey (2005).

Percent of adults ages 19–64 with health problems* Figure 8. Across Income Levels, African Americans Are More Likely to Have Health Problems, Even After Adjusting for Age * Defined as having any chronic condition or disability. Note: Percentages are age-adjusted. Source: The Commonwealth Fund Biennial Health Insurance Survey (2005).

Percent of adults ages 19–64 who went to the emergency room, adjusted estimates controlling for income and insurance Figure 9. More than One-Third of African Americans Visited the ER for a Condition that Could Have Been Treated by a Regular Doctor if One Had Been Available Note: Estimates are adjusted percentages based on logistic regression, controlling for poverty status and insurance. Source: The Commonwealth Fund Biennial Health Insurance Survey (2005).

Percent of adults ages 19–64 who have outstanding bill or medical debt Figure 10. African Americans Have the Highest Rates of Medical Bills and Medical Debt Source: The Commonwealth Fund Biennial Health Insurance Survey (2005).

Figure 11. Having a Regular Doctor Improves Preventive Care Screening Rates and Patient Confidence Regular doctorNo regular doctor TotalWhite African American HispanicTotalWhite African American Hispanic Blood pressure check in past year 92% 96%89%77%78%87%*70% Cholesterol check in past five years * Not too/not at all confident can control or manage health problems a * a Defined as having any chronic condition or disability. * Significant difference from white at p <.05 or better. Note: Estimates are adjusted percentages based on logistic regression, controlling for poverty status and insurance. Source: The Commonwealth Fund Biennial Health Insurance Survey (2005).