Disparities

35% of parents report that their young children have 2 or more cups of juice on a typical day. 49% of lowest-income parents report their children drink 2 or more cups of juice on a typical day. Lower-income parents are also more likely than higher-income parents to say that their children’s doctor recommends juice.

More than two-thirds of parents with private health insurance for their children are concerned about out-of-pocket costs. About two-thirds of parents are concerned about the costs of deductibles and premiums for private health insurance. One in five parents are concerned that private insurance does not cover their children's medicines.

Nearly 90% of children with dental insurance receive regular dental care. Only 58% of children with no dental insurance receive regular dental care. Nearly one-quarter of parents report "costs too much" as a big problem in getting dental care for their children.

25% of all adults have used discount generic prescription drug programs; more than two-thirds of these adults have private insurance or Medicare. 18% of parents have used discount generic drug programs for their children; over one-half of these children have private insurance.

5 of 6 adults support government coverage for children in families with annual income up to 200% of the federal poverty level. Nearly two-thirds of adults support government coverage for children in families with annual income up to 300% of the federal poverty level.

10% of U.S. children have used a retail clinic for health care. 15% of children are expected to use a retail clinic in the future. The majority of children who have used a retail clinic have insurance that has paid for the visit. Children who have used retail clinics are less likely to have a regular doctor than children who have not used a retail clinic.