The U.S. Census Bureau reported in 2003 that the number of uninsured A

The U.S. Census Bureau reported in 2003 that the number of uninsured Americans rose by 1.4 million. What is a major cause of this phenomenon?

1. Medicare took over payment of health care costs.
2. With a declining population, costs for health care rose.
3. Nursing salaries greatly increased, causing health care costs to rise.
4. The drop of health insurance coverage from employment-based health plans.

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ANS: 4