Every year the Center for Mississippi Health Policy monitors trends in health insurance coverage in Mississippi, analyzing Census data compiled by the State Health Data Assistance Center (SHADAC). Using this data, we compile chartbooks that examine detailed demographic characteristics such as income, age, education, and work status for the various types of coverage and provide a profile of the uninsured. In addition, we publish a separate fact sheet presenting county-level data on uninsured adults using the data provided by Small … Read more...
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Non-Elderly Adult & Child Health Insurance Coverage
Every year the Center for Mississippi Health Policy monitors trends in health insurance coverage in Mississippi, analyzing Census data compiled by the State Health Data Assistance Center (SHADAC). Using this data, we compile chartbooks that examine detailed demographic characteristics such as income, age, education, and work status for the various types of coverage and provide a profile of the uninsured. In addition, we publish a separate fact sheet presenting county-level data on uninsured adults using the data provided by Small … Read more...
MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH
FOOD & NUTRITION
OVERVIEW
Ample consumption of fruits and vegetables is important for growth and development, as well as prevention of chronic disease. Yet, few Americans eat enough of them to meet nutrition needs, and many Southern states report very low intake of fruits and vegetables. Increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables is consequently an important component in any attempt to improve the nutritional status and health of the population. This goal is difficult to obtain without addressing the accessibility of fruits and … Read more...