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High out-of-pocket medical bills significantly strain US households with children, impacting their ability to access medical care and meet basic needs.
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Approximately 4% of US households with children spend 10% or more of their income on out-of-pocket medical costs, affecting their financial stability.
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Health-related social needs (HRSNs) include the ability to afford medical care, healthy food, and safe housing, which are compromised by high medical expenses.
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Households face medical financial burdens due to rising healthcare costs and declining incomes, which can lead to increased stress and difficulty meeting basic needs.
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This study aims to explore the relationship between out-of-pocket medical burdens and HRSNs, using longitudinal data from the US Census Bureau's SIPP.
