Health Insurance Coverage Among Children Under Age 18, by Race/Ethnicity and Type of Coverage,* 2006
| Coverage type | Total | Non-Hispanic White | Non-Hispanic Black | Hispanic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private coverage | 64.6% | 76.9% | 49.4% | 40.9% |
| Public coverage | 29.8% | 22.0% | 43.5% | 42.3% |
| No coverage | 11.7% | 7.3% | 14.0% | 22.1% |
*Totals equal more than 100 percent because children may have more than one source of coverage.↑
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics System. Unpublished Data.
