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November 20, 2009

Study: Uninsured 80% More Likely to Die From Traumatic Injuries
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In healthcare news, a new study says Americans treated in emergency
rooms for traumatic injuries are almost twice as likely to die if
they’re uninsured. Harvard University researchers analyzed nearly
700,000 patients treated in trauma centers over a four-year period. The
study found uninsured emergency room patients are 80 percent more likely
to lose their lives.



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