Figure 8. Women under age 65 with health insurance, by race/ethnicity

Health insurance in total population 1999, 85%; 2000, 84.2%; 2001, 84.9%. Health insurance in white population 1999, 86.5%; 2000, 85.7%; 2001, 86.1%. Health insurance in black population 1999, 82%; 2000, 81.6%; 2001, 82.6%. Health insurance in asian population 1999, 84%; 2000, 83.5%; 2001, 84.5%. Health insurance in Hispanic population 1999, 68%; 2000, 66.3%; 2001, 67.4%.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Health Interview Survey, 1999-2001.

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