# Inequities in Medical Debt and Its Contributing Health Care Services in New York City

## TL;DR

This study examines how common medical debt is among adults in New York City and what factors are linked to it.

## Contribution

The study provides new insights into medical debt prevalence and its contributing factors in NYC.

## Key findings

- Medical debt is prevalent among adults in New York City.
- Certain health care services are associated with increased likelihood of medical debt.

## Abstract

This cross-sectional study estimates the prevalence of and factors associated with medical debt among adults in New York, New York, using citywide survey data.