In
2001, 4.7% (95% CI = 4.5% - 4.9%) of the population was unable to obtain
needed medical care due to financial barriers during the year preceding
the interview.
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From
1998 to 2001, an increasing trend was noticed in the percent of persons
who experienced this lack of access to medical care (4.2% in 1998, 4.3% in
1999, 4.5% in 2000, and 4.7% in 2001). |