Health-related behaviors and health insurance status among US adults: Findings from the 2017 behavioral risk factor surveillance system
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Health-related behaviors and health insurance status among US adults: Findings from the 2017 behavioral risk factor surveillance system

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    Health insurance coverage has increased overtime in the US. This study examined the associations between health insurance status and adoption of health-related behaviors among US adults. Using data collected through the 2017 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System on health insurance coverage and type of insurance, we examined four health-related behaviors (i.e., no tobacco use, nondrinking or moderate drinking, meeting aerobic physical activity recommendations, and having a healthy body weight) and their associations with health insurance status. We conducted log-linear regression analyses to assess the associations with adjustment for potential confounders. Results showed the percentages of adults who reported no tobacco use or meeting physical activity recommendations were significantly higher, and the percentages of adults with a healthy body weight were significantly lower among those who were insured versus uninsured, or among adults with private insurance versus uninsured. Adults with health insurance also had a higher prevalence of reporting all 4 health-related behaviors than those uninsured. These patterns persisted after multivariable adjustment for potential confounders including sociodemographics, routine checkup, and number of chronic diseases. Adults with public insurance were 7% more likely to report no tobacco use than adults who were uninsured. Additionally, adults with private insurance were 8% and 7% more likely to report no tobacco use and meeting physical activity recommendations, respectively, but 10% less likely to report nondrinking or moderate drinking than adults with public insurance. In conclusion, we found significant associations existed between having health insurance coverage and engaging in some health-related behaviors among US adults.
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    Prev Med. 148:106520
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    33744329
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    PMC10961720
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    Journal Article
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    CC999999/ImCDC/Intramural CDC HHSUnited States/
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    148
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