Table 3.
SNAP participation and adult health, NHIS 2008–2013
| n | SNAP months participation coefficient | 95 % CI | First stage F-statistic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Variable | ||||
| Delayed seeking medical care | 92 337 | 0·001 | −0·006, 0·008 | 282·917 |
| Needed but did not Get Care | 92 337 | 0·000 | −0·006, 0·006 | |
| Fair or poor health | 92 337 | 0·000 | −0·008, 0·007 | |
| Very good or excellent health | 92 337 | 0·017** | 0·007, 0·028 | |
| Stomach problem in past 2 weeks | 47 089 | −0·006+ | −0·011, 0·000 | 337·652 |
| Cold past 2 weeks | 47 089 | −0·001 | −0·009, 0·007 | |
| Needed but could not afford | ||||
| Prescription medicine | 47 089 | 0·008* | 0·000, 0·016 | |
| Dental care | 47 089 | −0·038*** | −0·048, −0·027 | |
| Eyeglasses | 47 089 | −0·026*** | −0·034, −0·017 | |
| Mental health care | 47 089 | −0·001 | −0·006, 0·003 | |
| Needed any type of care but could not afford | 47 089 | −0·056*** | −0·079, −0·033 | |
| # Bed days in past year | 47 089 | −0·604 | −1·407, 0·199 | |
| Kessler K6 score | 47 089 | 0·109* | 0·002, 0·217 | |
| Feelings interfered with life | 47 089 | −0·008 | −0·029, 0·013 | |
| # Missed work days in last year | 22 579 | −1·034 | −2·313, 0·245 | 50·109 |
NHIS, National Health Interview Survey; SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
*
P < 0·05.
**
P < 0·01.
***
P < 0·001.