Young Black Americans report that medical debt is impacting their financial health and nearly one in five Black millennials (19%) report that paying for health care is their biggest retirement stressor.
Black millennials report carrying substantially more medical debt compared to other generations. Of those respondents who could estimate their medical debt, Black millennials self-reported they have on average $11,469 in medical debt. That’s four times higher than Black Gen Xers and ten times more than Black baby boomers .
More than a third of Black millennials have skipped or delayed getting care to save on medical expenses, compared to just 19% of Black Gen Xers and 13% of Black baby boomers. Of the Black millennials negatively impacted by financial stress, 40% say it has impacted their relationships and 20% say it impacted their overall health.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Biden's approval rating drops further with young Americans in new pollJust 41% of young Americans approve of President Joe Biden's job performance, according to a new Harvard Institute of Politics poll. That's down from 46% in fall 2021 and a 59% majority last spring -- a trend also seen in other recent surveys.
Weiterlesen »
Broadway and Beyond: Brittney Johnson hopes to inspire young people of color as the first Black Glinda in 'Wicked'Broadway and Beyond: For the first time, a woman of color is playing Glinda in 'Wicked,' one of Broadway's highest grossing musicals. Brittney Johnson hopes to inspire others to believe they can reach for the stars, too. DanaTylerTV reports.
Weiterlesen »
Why Heather Rae Young and Tarek El Moussa's Baby Plans Are on PauseSellingSunset's Heather Rae Young and husband Tarek El Moussa are putting their baby plans on hold for the time being. Here's why:
Weiterlesen »
Black Clover Confirms Hiatus With New LetterBlack Clover just wrapped one of its most ambitious arcs to date, and the manga still has more to [...]
Weiterlesen »
Oakland welcomes new hub for Black-owned businessesIn Oakland, folks can now make one stop to shop at about a dozen black-owned businesses all under the same roof.
Weiterlesen »