Farmers: Health Insurance Costs Are a Major Risk Factor (IMAGE)

University of Vermont

Farmers: Health Insurance Costs Are a Major Risk Factor

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According to a new USDA-funded survey, lack of access to affordable health insurance is a significant concern and risk factor for American farmers. 64 percent of those surveyed had preexisting conditions.

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Paul Boisvert

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