Beverage group: 18 mayors wrong on sugary drinks
Posted: 06/18/2013 - The American Beverage Association says efforts by the mayors of 18 cities to stop food stamps from being used to buy sugary drinks won't make the nation healthier.
A recent WYMT on-line poll shows more than 47% of those responding are satisfied with their health care coverage. But, nearly 52% are either not satisfied with their coverage or can not afford to buy health insurance.
This poll is not a scientific sample of public opinion. It simply represents the views of the 502 people that voted in our poll.
Results: Are you satisfied with your health care coverage?
Poll Results:
Yes - 47.2%
No - 27.1%
I can't afford health insurance - 24.5%
I can afford health insurance but choose not to have it - 1.2%
Total Responses -
502
I find the results especially interesting when you compare the numbers to a recent poll regarding a public option. More than 70% of those responding in that poll said they were not in favor of a government run public option. 548 people voted in that survey. There is no way to determine if the same group of people participated in both polls.
Still, it is a starting point for conversation. I would like to hear your opinions. Let me what you think and I’ll share your comments here on the blog.
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