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young invincibles
What does young invincibles mean?
Slang (especially in US health-policy) for young people who assume they won't get sick and skip insurance or care.
"He's one of the young invincibles — no cover, first time ever ill."
Origin
US health-insurance discourse.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the 'young invincibles'?
They are healthy young adults who assume they won't get sick and therefore skip health insurance or medical care.
Where does the term come from?
It comes from US health-insurance and health-policy discussion about getting young, low-risk people to sign up for coverage.
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