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| Fort Worth Health Insurance (TX)
Located only 30 miles (48 km) west of Dallas, the city of Fort Worth is included in Northern Texas's Tarrant County. Fort Worth was incorporated in 1873. In 1847, an army post was built on the location, then Fort Worth became an Old West “cow town” at the end of the Civil War. From the late 1800s to early 1900s, milling; meatpacking; cattle and wheat shipping, and oil were important to the city’s economy. Since then, newer industries such as the manufacturing of electronic and aerospace equipment have become frontrunners. In addition, the Dallas-Fort Wroth International Airport and American Airlines’ headquarters are located there. Forth Worth has been selected as one of “America’s Most Liveable Cities.” The per capital income of Fort Worth is approximately $18,800, while the statewide per capita income is about $19,600. Get a health insurance quote in Fort Worth, TX >> Health News in Forth Worth, TexasIn Fort Worth, the percentage of residents with a health plan is 84%. The average body mass index (relative percentage of fat and muscle) for residents of the city is 27%. Meanwhile, Fort Worth’s diabetes rate (percentage of residents diagnosed) is 6.6%, and the hypertension rate (percentage of residents diagnosed) is 22.9%. The city contains a total of 84 facilities for elder-care. Finally, the air quality index (percentage of days AQI is ranked good) of Fort Worth is 76.4%. Medical Centers in Fort Worth, TX
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Key Facts... In 2005 $2 trillion was spent on health care services in the United States. On average, each person was responsible for a total annual health care bill of $6,700. Is your health insurance plan working for you and your family? Source: National Coalition on Health Care. Catlin, A, C. Cowan, S. Heffler, et al, "National Health Spending in 2005." Health Affairs 26:1 (2006). Health care costs in the United States rose an unprecedented 6.9% in 2005, more than double the rate of inflation. These costs are expected to rise at similar levels for the next decade. Protect your health and your wallet by investing in a health insurance plan that is right for you. Source: National Coalition on Health Care. Catlin, A, C. Cowan, S. Heffler, et al, "National Health Spending in 2005." Health Affairs 26:1 (2006). A 2003 study by The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation determined that over one third of uninsured adults reported having trouble paying their medical bills. Safeguard yourself and your family against future debt by finding a high quality health care plan. Source: The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Access to Care for the Uninsured: An Update. 29 September 2003. |
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