Healthcare disparities in the US (21 March 2024)

Summary

Healthcare access, quality of care received and social factors such as income, housing and food insecurity, all impact the health outcomes of US residents. Growing evidence has pointed to wellness gaps and disparities among the different racial and ethnic populations that make up the country. This research by Innerbody takes a closer look at:

• what groups are the most uninsured across the US
• healthcare quality and life expectancy across races.

Content

Key findings

• The uninsured rate among all Americans is at an all-time low of 7.7%.
• White people have the lowest percentage of uninsured individuals across the U.S.
• Republican states typically have more uninsured residents than their Democratic counterparts.
• American Indian and Alaska Natives (67.9 years) and Black individuals (72.8 years) have the lowest life expectancy among the U.S. population.
• Among all races, Black children have the lowest vaccination rate.