India, May 29 -- The United States remains one of the few developed countries where a significant share of the population lacks health insurance coverage, with around 27 million Americans - nearly 8 per cent of the population - currently uninsured, according to a new study.

The study, published on the website of The Commonwealth Fund, found that uninsured rates are even higher among Hispanics, Black Americans, American Indian and Alaska Native communities, low-income groups, and residents of states that have not expanded Medicaid eligibility.

Researchers warned that recent federal policy changes could increase the number of uninsured Americans by an additional 17 million by 2034, potentially resulting in more than 50,000 preventable dea...