This graph shows responses to a survey question in the United States in 2011 asking young people who had no health insurance the reason why not. 52 percent of respondents responded that they could not afford to pay for health insurance.
Reasons for not having health insurance amongst America's youth in 2011
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Cannot afford health insurance
52%
You choose not to have health insurance
17%
Employer does not offer health insurance as a benefit
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