Table 1.
Pre-ACA (2006–2009) Descriptive Characteristics of Affected ACA Group and Older Control Cohort&
| Variable | Definition | n=10,071 Age 19–25 Mean/Proportion | n=5,851 Age 27–30 Mean/Proportion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic/Socioeconomic | |||
| Female | 1 if Female | 45% | 49% |
| Black | 1 if Black | 12% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 1 if Hispanic | 18% | 19% |
| White | 1 if White | 63% | 62% |
| Other | 1 if Other Race | 8% | 8% |
|
Region** Northeast |
1 if live in Northeast Region | 17% | 17% |
| Midwest | 1 if live in Midwest Region | 22% | 21% |
| South | 1 if live in South Region | 38% | 38% |
| West | 1 if live in West Region | 23% | 24% |
| Coverage/Utilization | |||
| Dental Coverage | 1 if has Private Dental Coverage# | 43% | 52% |
| Any Dental Visits | 1 if Any Dental Visits During Year | 33% | 35% |
| Any Preventive Services | 1 if Any Preventive Dental Services During Year | 29% | 31% |
| Any Treatments | 1 if Any Dental Treatments During Year | 11% | 13% |
&
Calculated using MEPS person weights
**
There are 136 individuals with missing values for region, thus percentages do not sum to 100%
#
Individual denoted private dental coverage as part of establishment insurance coverage