Mortality - a Healthcare Issue

Having insurance vs. remaining uninsured affects mortality rates. Mortality is long delayed and baseline measures are hard to assess with people cycling in and out of insurance and underrating illnesses. Researchers believe that not only does health insurance saves lives due to earlier detection and prevention, but It also decreases depression and financial strain. Uninsured patients had worse outcomes and higher mortality upon discharge from the hospital when seen for hypertension, cancer, diabetes, end-stage renal disease, HIV infections, cardiovascular disease, and mental illness. additionally, Nations with single-payer health systems and universal coverage have seen a reduction in both mortality and infant mortality (Woolhandler & Himmmelstein, 2017). But, as inflation rises, we can’t be helped. I make too much money, yet pay over 700 dollars put month in insurance for a family of 3. After 5 days in the hospital, I’m 10,000 in debt.

Woolhandler, S. & Himmmelstein, D.U., (2017). The relationship of health insurance and mortality: Is lack of insurance deadly? Medicine and public issues. 167:6., pp 424-431