Number of Uninsured Americans Reached 43.8 Million in 2008

Why it matters locally: Mississippi has historically had higher uninsured rates than the national average, making this trend particularly relevant for state policymakers and healthcare providers addressing coverage gaps.

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Data indicates 43.8 million people in the United States did not have health insurance coverage during 2008. This represents an increase of almost 2.8 million from the 41 million uninsured Americans reported in 1997. Researchers continue to examine factors impacting health insurance coverage rates.