New estimates of the underinsured younger than 65 years

Article Abstract:

Projections by the National Medical Expenditure Survey (NMES) suggest that at least 29 million Americans under the age of 65 with private insurance are not adequately covered for the risk of catastrophic illness. The 1987 NMES interviewed a sample of about 15,000 U.S. households. Estimates of insurance adequacy were based on the Health Insurance Plan Survey. About 19% of the 15,000 households surveyed were considered underinsured. This estimate was based on cost sharing that would exceed 10% of the family income. Over 60% of those with incomes 125% of of the poverty level income or less were considered underinsured, although few have private insurance. Of those in the 19-24 age group, 23% are underinsured, while over 25% of those aged 55-64 are underinsured.

Statistics, Health insurance, Health care reform, Underinsurance

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Ageing: the surest demographic reality of the next century

Article Abstract:

Aging is the major demographic issue for world health for the 21st century. With increased life expectancy and high birth rates in the early and mid 20th century, there will be large populations of people over 65 in most countries. The World Health Organization is committed to helping ensure that people's later years are ones of good health and high quality.

Health aspects, Aging, World health

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Radiology in the next hundred years

Article Abstract:

The progress of radiological imaging after the discovery of X-rays in 1895 by William Rontgen was accelerated by technological breakthroughs in other scientific fields. Those breakthroughs led to the development of ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging equipment.

Forecasts and trends, Diagnostic imaging, Radiology, Nuclear medicine

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