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1 Health Care Coverage and Access for Men, 2013-2015 JAMA, June 23, 2015

2 SOURCE: Department of Health and Human Services - Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Health Insurance Coverage and the Affordable Care Act, May 5, 2015 The uninsured rate, while declining, is still higher among men than women, with fewer men gaining coverage

3 Health problems reported by men and women, by age and income status Total MenTotal Women Share of men and women reporting: Fair/poor health 17%15% Have disability, handicap, or chronic disease that limits activity 11%14% Have ongoing condition that requires regular monitoring, care, or medication 30%*43% NOTE: Among men and women ages 18-64. The Federal Poverty Level (FPL) was $19,530 for a family of three in 2013. *Indicates a statistically significant difference from Total Women, p<.05. SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation, 2013 Kaiser Men’s Health Survey and 2013 Kaiser Women’s Health Survey. One in six men rate health as “fair” or “poor”

4 NOTE: Among women and men ages 18-64. SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation, 2013 Kaiser Men’s Health Survey and 2013 Kaiser Women’s Health Survey. Men report lower routine use of prescription drugs Share of men and women reporting how many prescription drugs they take:

5 NOTE: Among women and men ages 18-64. *Indicates a statistically significant difference from Total Women, p<.05. SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation, 2013 Kaiser Men’s Health Survey and 2013 Kaiser Women’s Health Survey. Uninsured men twice as likely to report cost barriers

6 NOTE: Among women and men ages 18-64. *Indicates a statistically significant difference from Total Women, p<.05. SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation, 2013 Kaiser Men’s Health Survey and 2013 Kaiser Women’s Health Survey. Men have weaker ties to clinicians

7 NOTE: Among men and women ages 18-64. Indicates a statistically significant different from Total Women, p<.05. SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation, 2013 Kaiser Men’s Health Survey and 2013 Kaiser Women’s Health Survey. Uninsured men have lower screening rates

8 NOTE: Among men and women ages 18-64. *Indicates a statistically significant different from Total Women, p<.05. SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation, 2013 Kaiser Men’s Health Survey and 2013 Kaiser Women’s Health Survey. Few men discuss sexual health with providers


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