JUST RELEASED: 41% of adults ages 18+ in the U.S. – 105.5M -- have a higher risk of developing more serious illness if they become infected with the virus that causes #COVID19.
This estimate is based on their age (60+) or underlying health conditions. kff.org/global-health-…
This estimate is based on their age (60+) or underlying health conditions. kff.org/global-health-…
Of those 105M adults at higher risk of serious illness, if infected with #coronavirus:
Most, or 3 in 4, are age 60+
About 29 million are ages 18-59 and at higher risk due to medical conditions, e.g. heart disease, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or diabetes.
Most, or 3 in 4, are age 60+
About 29 million are ages 18-59 and at higher risk due to medical conditions, e.g. heart disease, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or diabetes.
The share of adults at higher risk of serious illness if infected with #coronavirus varies across the country, ranging from 31% in Washington D.C. to 51% in West Virginia. kff.org/global-health-…
Nearly 6 million adults who are at higher risk of developing more serious illness if infected with #coronavirus are uninsured.
That includes:
-> 3.9 million adults under age 60
-> 1.8 million ages 60-64
kff.org/global-health-…
That includes:
-> 3.9 million adults under age 60
-> 1.8 million ages 60-64
kff.org/global-health-…
