Forgone healthcare and cancer mortality in the United States: A state-level analysis

Blaž Frešer; Silvo Dajčman; Jasmina Okičić Džindo; Dejan Romih

doi:10.71159/icemit2510F

Authors

Blaž Frešer University of Maribor, Faculty of Economics and Business, Slovenia
Silvo Dajčman University of Maribor, Faculty of Economics and Business, Slovenia
Jasmina Okičić Džindo University of Tuzla, Faculty of Economics, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dejan Romih University of Maribor, Faculty of Economics and Business, Slovenia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71159/icemit2510F

Keywords:

cancer mortality, forgone healthcare, United States

Abstract

Forgone healthcare is a hot topic in the United States. One reason is that many Americans cannot afford healthcare or health insurance. This article examines whether there are statistically significant differences in cancer mortality between US states with low, medium, and high levels of forgone healthcare. The analysis revealed statistically significant differences in cancer mortality rates between US states. Evidence shows that the percentage of adults unable to access healthcare when needed due to cost, and the percentage of adults reporting fair or poor health, are associated with differences in cancer mortality rates. These findings have important policy implications, highlighting the need for state-specific measures to improve the health and wellbeing of the population.

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