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Health insurance Despite the fact that health insurance is not the strongest determinant of health, it does affect health in many ways. A majority of Americans have health insurance, whether it is a privately-purchased plan or a government-funded program. Insurance coverage has been associated with better health outcomes among adults, including more frequent and timely use of health services, and better disease screening and early detection. Having health insurance also increases the likelihood of early treatment of acute and chronic conditions, such as the common cold or flu. The concept of universal health coverage (UHC) stresses the need to develop…