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Health Care Expenses and Utilization for Children with Special Health Care Needs, 2008: Estimates for the U.S. Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population |
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In 2008, 13.3 million or 17.9 percent of children under 18 years of age in the U.S. noninstitutionalized civilian population were reported as having special health care needs. A total of $54.5 billion was spent on health care for children under 18 identified with special care needs. |
Agency: |
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Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality |
MEPS Topics: |
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Children's Health, Disability |
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