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Demographic Characteristics of Study Sample, MEPS 1999–2009
| Older Adolescents (n = 1871) | Young Adults (n = 1598) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race | <.001a | ||
| Asian/no other race/not Hispanic | 2.1% | 3.1% | |
| Black/no other race/not Hispanic | 25.1% | 22.3% | |
| Hispanic | 24.5% | 20.5% | |
| Other race/not Hispanic | 48.4% | 54.1% | |
| Gender | <.001b | ||
| Female | 47.0% | 61.6% | |
| Insurance coverage | <.001b | ||
| Percent of months uninsured | 10.6% | 33.5% |
P value is derived from a χ2 test.
P value is derived from a 2-sample t test assuming unequal variance.
