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| n | Reasons
for unmet dental care (when an |
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was attempted) |
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| F | Could
not afford care (20.1%) |
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| F | Had
difficulty getting an appointment (12.7%) |
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| F | Had
no insurance (8.1%) |
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| n | 48%
of individuals with dental problems |
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| indicated
that they limited activities |
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| because
of dental problems, with only |
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| 17.7%
receiving care subsequently…the |
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| problem
remains chronic |
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