January, 2005
Addressing children specifically, a study commissioned by the Children’s Health Fund found that 9% of children in families with annual incomes less than $50,000 miss essential medical appointments owing to transportation, regardless of their insurance status.
January, 2005
Examining population subgroups, one study found that 26.5% of households with incomes less than $20,000 do not own a vehicle.
January, 2005
On average, Americans who forgo medical care because of transportation issues are disproportionately female, poorer, and older; have less education; and are more likely to be members of a minority group than those who obtain care.
January, 2005
About 3.6 million Americans do not obtain medical care because of a lack of transportation in a given year.
January, 1999
In a clinic population with a majority of families headed by young single mothers, 51% of study participants cited transportation difficulties as the primary reason for missed appointments. Specific reasons included riding public transportation, inclement weather, and having to care for several children during long waits for buses.