On Insurance and Health

We have noted on this blog the relatively weak evidence for the proposition that lack of insurance coverage and access to care has a pronounced effect on health.

www.medhumanities.org/2007/12/on-insurance-an.html

Comment on Higher Health Insurance Premiums for Overweight ...

I just saw this blog and had to add my comments. My 14 year old son was perfectly healthy last year. He lost 35 lbs in 6 weeks and was then diagnosed as having a thyroid disease and under weight.

www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/11/05/higher-health-insurance-premiums-for-overweight-discrimination/#comment-124327