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QuickStats: Average Annual Rate of Eye-Related Emergency Department Visits for Injuries and Medical Conditions, by Age Group — United States, 2007–2010

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:59:00 EST

During 2007–2010, an average of 2.4 million eye-related visits were made to emergency departments (EDs) each year. During this period, 43.7 visits per 10,000 persons were the result of medical conditions, and 37.6 visits per 10,000 persons were the result of injuries. Significant differences in the reason for eye-related ED visits were observed by age group. Children and persons aged 65 years and over were more likely to visit the ED for an eye-related medical condition than an eye injury. The eye-related visit rate for a medical condition was highest among those aged 18 years and under (63.3 per 10,000 persons) and lowest among those aged 65 years and over (27.3).

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged 18 Years and Over Who Often Had Pain in the Past 3 Months, by Sex and Age Group — National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2010–2011

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:56:00 EST

During 2010–2011, women (20.7%) were more likely than men (16.9%) to often have pain overall and in all age groups except those aged 75 years and over. Among both men and women, those aged 18–44 years were less likely to often have pain than adults in older age groups.

QuickStats: Average Annual Rate of Emergency Department Visits for Assault Among Persons Aged Less than or Equal to 18 Years, by Age Group and Race/Ethnicity — United States, 2005–2010

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:50:00 EST

During 2005–2010, approximately 388,000 emergency department visits were made each year by persons aged less than or equal to 18 years who had been injured by assault, an overall rate of 5.0 visits per 1,000 persons per year. The visit rate for assault for non-Hispanic blacks aged 13–18 years was 25.3 per 1,000 population, which was higher than the 8.4 rate for non-Hispanic whites and the 9.7 rate for Hispanics. Among children aged 0–12 years, the visit rate also was higher among non-Hispanic blacks (5.7) than among non-Hispanic whites (1.6) or Hispanics (1.6).

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Ever Told They Have Some Form of Arthritis or a Related Condition, by Sex, Race/Ethnicity, and Hispanic Subpopulation — National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2011

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:48:00 EST

During 2011, in each racial/ethnic group considered, women were more likely than men to have been told by a doctor or other health professional that they have arthritis or a related condition. Among men and women, Hispanic adults were less likely than non-Hispanic white and non-Hispanic black adults to have been told that they have arthritis. Among Hispanic subpopulations, considerable variation occurred, with notably higher rates for Cuban and Puerto Rican women.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Who Often Felt Very Tired or Exhausted in the Past 3 Months, by Sex and Age Group - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2010-2011

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:40:00 EST

During 2010-2011, women (15.3%) were more likely than men (10.1%) to often feel very tired or exhausted. Among adults aged 18-44 years, women were nearly twice as likely as men (15.7% versus 8.7%) to often feel very tired or exhausted. In addition, a difference was observed among women and men aged 45-64 years (15.9% versus 12.2%), but no differences by sex were observed among persons aged 64-74 years or those aged greater than or equal to 75 years.

QuickStats: Annual Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Suicide and Homicide, by Black or White Race — United States, 1999–2010

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:02:00 EST

From 1999 to 2010, annual age-adjusted homicide death rates for blacks were at least four times the rates for whites. In contrast, suicide rates for whites were twice as high as the rates for blacks. From 1999 to 2010, homicide death rates decreased 13.2% among whites, from 3.8 deaths per 100,000 population to 3.3, and suicide rates increased 20.4%, from 11.3 deaths per 100,000 population to 13.6. Among blacks, homicide death rates increased 7.0%, from 20.1 deaths per 100,000 population in 1999 to 21.5 in 2006, then decreased 17.7%, from 21.5 deaths per 100,000 population in 2006 to 17.7 in 2010. Suicide rates decreased 7.1% among blacks, from 5.6 deaths per 100,000 population in 1999 to 5.2 in 2010.

QuickStats: Number of Deaths From Poisoning, Drug Poisoning, and Drug Poisoning Involving Opioid Analgesics — United States, 1999–2010

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:42:00 EST

From 1999 to 2010, the number of U.S. drug poisoning deaths involving any opioid analgesic (e.g., oxycodone, methadone, or hydrocodone) more than quadrupled, from 4,030 to 16,651, accounting for 43% of the 38,329 drug poisoning deaths and 39% of the 42,917 total poisoning deaths in 2010. In 1999, opioid analgesics were involved in 24% of the 16,849 drug poisoning deaths and 20% of the 19,741 total poisoning deaths.

QuickStats: Rate of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)–Related Deaths Among Persons Aged 0–19 Years, by Age Group — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1999–2010

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:42:00 EST

From 1999 to 2010, the rate of TBI-related deaths among youths aged 15–19 years decreased by nearly half, from 23.0 per 100,000 in 1999 to 11.7 in 2010. Rates also decreased for children aged 0–4 years, from 5.4 per 100,000 in 1999 to 4.0 in 2010, and for children and teens aged 5–14 years, from 3.7 per 100,000 in 1999 to 1.8 in 2010.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged greater than or equal to 18 Years Who Often Felt Worried, Nervous, or Anxious, by Sex and Age Group — National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2010–2011

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:07:00 EST

During 2010–2011, women (22.1%) were more likely than men (16.8%) to often feel worried, nervous, or anxious. Among men, those aged 45–64 years were about as likely (18.2%) as men aged 18–44 years (17.1%) but more likely than men aged 65–74 years (13.2%) and greater than or equal to 75 years (11.7%) to often have feelings of worry, nervousness, or anxiety. Women aged 18–44 years were about as likely (23.0%) as women aged 45–64 years (23.5%) but more likely than women aged 65–74 years (18.1%) and women aged greater than or equal to 75 years (16.0%) to often feel worried, nervous, or anxious.

QuickStats: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Disease Death Rates Among Women Aged 25–54 Years, by Race and Age Group — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2000–2010

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:49:00 EST

From 2000 to 2010, HIV disease death rates decreased 61% for black women and 67% for white women aged 25–44 years. For women aged 45–54 years, the rates declined later in the decade. In that age group, rates decreased by 37% from 2006 to 2010 for black women and by 33% from 2007 to 2010 for white women. Throughout the 2000–2010 period, HIV disease death rates for black women were at least 12 times the rates for white women.

QuickStats: Number of Deaths from 10 Leading Causes — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2010

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:47:00 EST

In 2010, a total of 2,468,435 deaths occurred in the United States. The first two leading causes of death, heart disease (597,689 deaths) and cancer (574,743), accounted for nearly 50% of all deaths. In contrast, the other leading causes accounted for much smaller percentages, ranging from 5.6% (138,080 deaths) for the third leading cause of death, chronic lower respiratory disease, to 1.6% (38,364) for suicide, the 10th leading cause of death. All other causes combined accounted for 25% of the deaths.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged greater than or equal to 18 Years Who Often Felt Depressed, by Sex and Age Group — National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2010–2011

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:47:00 EST

During 2010–2011, women were more likely than men to often feel depressed (10.7% compared with 7.7%), overall and among those aged 18–44, 45–64, and 65–74 years. For both men (9.9%) and women (13.0%), the prevalence of depression was highest among those aged 45–64 years.

QuickStats: Motor Vehicle Traffic Death Rates Among Persons Aged 15–24 Years, by Sex and Age Group - United States, 1999-2011

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:48:00 EST

From 1999 to 2011, motor vehicle traffic death rates declined by 49% for males aged 15–19 years, 52% for females aged 15–19 years, 29% for males aged 20–24 years, and 30% for females aged 20–24 years. During 1999–2011, the highest rates occurred among males aged 20–24 years, followed by males aged 15–19 years, females aged 15–19 years, and females aged 20–24 years. However, in 2010, the rate for females aged 20–24 years surpassed the rate for females aged 15–19 years.

QuickStats: Infant Mortality Rates, by Race and Hispanic Ethnicity of Mother - United States, 2000, 2005, and 2009

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 08:45:00 EST

During 2000–2005, the U.S. infant mortality rate did not decline significantly for the total population or for any racial/ethnic population. However, from 2005 to 2009, the rate declined by 7% to 6.39 infant deaths per 1,000 live births and declined significantly for all racial/ethnic groups except for American Indian/Alaska Native women. Infant mortality rates in 2009 were higher than the U.S. average (6.39) for non-Hispanic black (12.40) and American Indian/Alaska Native women (8.47). Rates were lower than the U.S. average for non-Hispanic white (5.33), Hispanic (5.29) and Asian or Pacific Islander women (4.40).

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged Greater Than or Equal to 65 Years Who Had Ever Received a Pneumococcal Vaccination, by Selected Race/Ethnicity — National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2000–2011

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST

The percentage of adults aged greater than or equal to 65 years who had ever received a pneumococcal vaccination increased from 56.8% in 2000 to 66.5% in 2011 among non-Hispanic whites, from 30.5% in 2000 to 47.6% in 2011 among non-Hispanic blacks, and from 30.4% in 2000 to 43.1% in 2011 among Hispanics. Throughout 2000–2011, the percentage who had ever received a pneumococcal vaccination was higher among non-Hispanic white adults aged greater than or equal to 65 years than among Hispanics and non-Hispanic blacks.

QuickStats: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Disease Death Rates Among Men Aged 25–54 Years, by Race and Age Group — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2000–2010

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST

From 2000 to 2010, HIV disease death rates decreased approximately 70% for both black and white men aged 25–44 years. Rates decreased by 53% for black men aged 45–54 years and 34% for white men aged 45–54 years. Throughout the period, HIV disease death rates for black men were at least six times the rates for white men.

QuickStats: Prevalence of Moderate and Severe Periodontitis Among Adults Aged 45–74 Years, by Race/Ethnicity and Age Group — National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2009–2010

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST

During 2009–2010, 45% of adults aged 45–64 years had moderate or severe periodontitis. In that age group, the prevalence of moderate or severe periodontitis was significantly higher for Hispanic and non-Hispanic black adults (59% and 60%, respectively) compared with non-Hispanic white adults (39%). Among adults aged 65–74 years, 58% had moderate or severe periodontitis. Hispanics had a higher prevalence of periodontitis (74%) compared with non-Hispanic whites (53%).

QuickStats: Average Percentage of Daily Calories from Alcoholic Beverages Among Adults Aged Greater Than or Equal to 20 Years, by Age Group - National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2007–2010

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST

During 2007-2010, on average, 4.7% of the daily calories consumed by U.S. adults aged greater than or equal to 20 years came from alcoholic beverages. The percentage of daily calories from alcohol ranged from 6.5% for men aged 20-39 years to 2.1% for women aged greater than or equal to 60 years. Across age groups, the percentage of calories from alcohol was higher among men; among both men and women, the percentage declined with age.

QuickStats: Number of Hypothermia-Related Deaths, by Sex - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1999–2011

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST

From 1999 to 2011, a total of 16,911 deaths in the United States, an average of 1,301 per year, were associated with exposure to excessive natural cold. The highest yearly total of hypothermia-related deaths (1,536) was in 2010 and the lowest (1,058) in 2006. Approximately 67% of hypothermia-related deaths were among males.

QuickStats: Use of Selected Contraception Methods Among Women Aged 15-44 Years Currently Using Contraception - National Survey of Family Growth, United States, 1995 and 2006-2010

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST

Little change occurred from 1995 to 2006–2010 in the percentage of women aged 15-44 years currently using contraception who were using female or male sterilization or the pill as their most effective method. A decrease occurred in the percentage of women relying on condoms, and increases occurred in the percentages of women using other hormonal methods and the IUD. The pill (28%) and female sterilization (27%) remained the most common contraceptive methods used.

QuickStats: Percentage of Emergency Department Visits by Persons Aged Less Than or Equal to 18 Years, by Primary Expected Source of Payment - National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, United States, 2001-2002 to 2009-2010

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST

During 2009–2010, Medicaid or CHIP was the primary expected payment source for 50% of visits to an emergency department by persons aged less than or equal to 18 years, up from 34% during 2001–2002. During the same period, the percentage of visits with private insurance as the primary payment source decreased from 45% to 34%, and the percentage of visits with no insurance payment decreased from 11% to 8%.

QuickStats: Drug-Poisoning Death Rates - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2010

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST

In 2010, age-adjusted drug poisoning death rates varied by state, ranging from 3.4 to 28.9 per 100,000 standard population. The rate for the United States was 12.3. The five states with the highest rates were Oklahoma (19.4), Nevada (20.7), Kentucky (23.6), New Mexico (23.8), and West Virginia (28.9).

QuickStats: Birth Rates Among Women Aged 15-44 Years, by Maternal Age Group - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1961, 2007, and 2011

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:00:00 EST

During 1961-2011, birth rates decreased for all women aged 15-44 years. During 2007-2011, birth rates decreased for all women aged less than 40 years, with rates for women aged 20–24 years (85.3 per 1,000 population) and those aged 15-19 years (31.3) reaching historic lows. The birth rate for women aged 25-29 years decreased 9% (to 107.2), the rate for women aged 30-34 years decreased 4% (to 96.5), and the rate for women aged 35-39 years decreased 1% (47.2). The rate for women aged 40-44 years increased 7% (to 10.3).

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged 50-75 Years Who Received Colorectal Cancer Screening, by Family Income Level - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2010

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:00:00 EST

In 2010, the percentage of adults aged 50-75 years who received colorectal cancer screening as recommended by the most recent guidelines increased as income increased. Persons with family incomes 600% or more of the federal poverty level were nearly twice as likely (72.9%) to get a colorectal cancer screening than those with family incomes below the federal poverty level (38.7%) and were the only group to meet the Healthy People 2020 target of 70.5%.

QuickStats: Current Smoking Among Men Aged 25-64 Years, by Age Group and Veteran Status - National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), United States, 2007-2010

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:21:00 EST

During 2007-2010, male veterans aged 25-64 years were more likely to be current smokers than nonveterans (29% versus 24%). Among men aged 45-54 years, 36% of veterans reported being current smokers, compared with 24% of nonveterans.

QuickStats: Leisure-Time Physical Activity Among Men Aged 25-64 Years, by Age Group and Veteran Status - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2007-2010

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:00:00 EST

During 2007-2010, higher percentages of male veterans than nonveterans aged 25-34 years (37% versus 28%), 35-44 years (31% versus 22%), and 45-54 years (22% versus 19%) participated in leisure-time physical activities that met the federal 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Little difference was observed between veterans and nonveterans in the 55-64 years age group. Levels of leisure-time physical activity decreased with age among both veterans and nonveterans.

QuickStats: Birth Rates for Females Aged 15-19 Years, by Race/Ethnicity - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2007 and 2011

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:51:00 EST

From 2007 to 2011, the birth rate for females aged 15-19 years declined 25%, from 41.5 to 31.3 births per 1,000, the lowest rate ever recorded for the country. Among racial/ethnic groups, declines ranged from 20% to 31% for non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Asian or Pacific Islander teenagers. The birth rate for Hispanic teenagers fell 34%, from 75.3 to 49.4 births per 1,000, the largest decline of any population group. Despite the declines among all groups, teenage birth rates by race/ethnicity continue to reflect wide disparities.

QuickStats: Percentage of Men Aged 25–64 Years with Activity Limitation, by Age Group and Veteran Status - United States, National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), 2007-2010

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:51:00 EST

During 2007-2010, male veterans aged 25-64 years reported higher levels of activity limitation than nonveterans (21% among veterans, compared with 11% among nonveterans). Significant differences were observed in activity limitation between veterans and nonveterans in males aged 35-44, 45-54, and 55-64 years. Activity limitation increased with age for veterans and nonveterans.

QuickStats: Percentage of Hospitalizations Ending in Death, by Selected First-Listed Diagnoses - National Hospital Discharge Survey, United States, 2000 and 2010

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 08:50:00 EST

In both 2000 and 2010, 2% of all hospitalizations in the United States ended in death. The percentage of patients who died while hospitalized declined from 2000 to 2010 for inpatients with first-listed diagnoses of respiratory failure (25% compared with 17%), heart attack (10% compared with 8%), cancer (8% compared with 4%), and stroke (6% compared with 5%). By comparison, the percentage of inpatients hospitalized for septicemia who died in the hospital increased from 14% in 2000 to 16% in 2010.

QuickStats: Percentage of Uninsured Adults, by Age Group and Type of Locality - National Health Interview Survey, 2009-2011

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:43:00 EST

The percentage of uninsured adults in 2009-2011 was lowest (25% of adults aged 18-34 years and 13% of those aged 35-64 years) among those residing in large fringe metropolitan counties (suburbs of large cities). Among adults aged 18-34 years, the percentage uninsured was highest in the most rural counties (35%) and ranged from 28% to 31% in other urbanization levels. Among adults aged 35-64 years, 17%-18% in medium and small metropolitan areas and 20%-22% in large central metropolitan and nonmetropolitan counties lacked insurance. For all urbanization levels, the percentage uninsured was lower for adults aged 35-64 years than for younger adults.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged 18–64 years Who Needed Prescription Medicine But Did Not Get it Because of Cost During the Preceding 12 months, by Black or White Race and Hispanic Subpopulation - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2009–2011

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:13:00 EST

During 2009–2011, Hispanic adults aged 18–64 years were less likely (13.2%) than non-Hispanic blacks (14.7%) but more likely than non-Hispanic white s (10.1%) to have needed prescription medicine but not gotten it because of cost during the preceding 12 months. Among Hispanic subpopulations, the percentage of Puerto Rican adults needing prescription medicine but not getting it because of cost was higher (16.4%) than for Mexican adults (13.2%), other Hispanic adults (11.5%), and Cuban adults (10.8%), but not significantly different from Central or South American adults (13.1%).

QuickStats: Death Rate* From Complications of Medical and Surgical Care Among Adults Aged Greater than or Equal to 45 Years, by Age Group — United States, 1999–2009

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:00:00 EST

During 1999-2009, rates of death from complications of medical and surgical care declined among all age groups for persons aged greater than or equal to 45 years. Deaths per 100,000 population declined 39%, to 71.3 deaths for adults aged greater than or equal to 85 years; 37%, to 51.4 deaths for those aged 75-84 years; 38%, to 27.9 deaths for adults aged 65-74 years; and 28%, to 8.9 deaths for adults aged 45-64 years rates. The rate of decline among adults aged 45-64 years was lower compared with the rates of decline for all older age groups.

QuickStats: Number of Heat-Related Deaths, by Sex - National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1999-2010

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:00:00 EST

From 1999 to 2010, a total of 7,415 deaths in the United States, an average of 618 per year, were associated with exposure to excessive natural heat. The highest yearly total of heat-related deaths (1,050) was in 1999 and the lowest (295) in 2004. Approximately 68% of heat-related deaths were among males.

QuickStats: Percentage of Physicians with Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems That Meet Federal Standards, by Physician Specialty — Physician Workflow Survey, United States, 2011

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:00:00 EST

An estimated 42% of all physicians have an EHR system that meets federal standards. Ophthalmologists (25%) and psychiatrists (19%) were least likely, and cardiovascular diseases specialists (69%) were most likely to use a federally approved system.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged 18–64 Years Who Made Two or More Visits to an Emergency Department in the Preceding 12 Months, by Black or White Race and Hispanic Subpopulation - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2009–2011

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:00:00 EST

During 2009-2011, Hispanic adults aged 18-64 years were less likely (6.6%) than non-Hispanic blacks (13.2%) and about as likely as non-Hispanic whites (7.1%) to have made two or more visits to an emergency department in the preceding 12 months. Among Hispanic subpopulations, Puerto Rican adults had the highest percentage (13.2%) of two or more emergency department visits in the preceding 12 months, followed by other Hispanic adults (8.2%), Cuban adults (6.4%), Mexican adults (5.6%), and Central or South American adults (5.6%).

QuickStats: Rate of Hospitalization for Pneumonia, by Age Group — National Hospital Discharge Survey, United States, 2000–2010

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:00:00 EST

From 2000 to 2010, the hospitalization rate for pneumonia decreased by 20% for the total population. The rate decreased 30% among those aged 65–74 years, 31% among those aged 75–84 years, and 33% among those aged greater than or equal to 85 years. Throughout the period, the rate of hospitalization for the less than 65 years age group was substantially lower than the rate for any other age group.

QuickStats: Use of Health Information Technology Among Adults Aged Greather Than or Equal to 18 Years — National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), United States, 2009 and 2011

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:00:00 EST

From 2009 to 2011, increases were noted in the proportion of adults aged greater than or equal to 18 years who used the Internet to fill a prescription (5.9% to 7.1%), schedule an appointment with a health-care provider (2.6% to 4.5%), and communicate with a health-care provider by e-mail (4.6% to 5.5%). The use of online chat groups to learn about health topics also increased (3.3% to 3.7%). The percentage of adults who looked up health information on the Internet did not change significantly from 2009 (45.5%) to 2011 (46.5%), but in both years, looking up health information on the Internet was seven to 14 times as likely to occur as each of the other four activities.

QuickStats: Ten Most Common Chronic Conditions Among Persons Living in Residential Care Facilities — National Survey of Residential Care Facilities, United States, 2010

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:00:00 EST

In 2010, the 10 most common chronic conditions among persons living in residential care facilities were high blood pressure (57% of the residents), Alzheimer's disease or other dementias (42%), heart disease (34%), depression (28%), arthritis (27%), osteoporosis (21%), diabetes (17%), COPD and allied conditions (15%), cancer (11%), and stroke (11%). The residents ranged in age from 18 to 106 years.

QuickStats: Prevalence of Hypertension Among Mexican-American Adults Aged 20–74 Years, by Country of Birth — United States, 1982–1984 to 2007–2010

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:00:00 EST

Mexican-American adults who were born in the United States were more likely to have hypertension compared with those born outside of the United States. From 1982–1984 to 2007–2010, a statistically significant increase in hypertension (from 24.5% to 27.8%) was observed only among those who were born in the United States.

QuickStats: Rate of Hospitalization for Stroke, by Sex and Age Group — National Hospital Discharge Survey, United States, 2010

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 12:00:00 EST

In 2010, hospitalization rates per 10,000 population for stroke for males and females increased with increasing patient age. For males, the rate per 10,000 ranged from 14.7 for those aged less than 65 years to 285.7 for those aged greather than or equal to 85 years. For females, the rate ranged from 11.6 per 10,000 population for those aged less than 65 years to 277.4 for those aged =85 years. Within each age group, the rates for males and females were similar.

QuickStats: Suicide and Homicide Rates, by Age Group — United States, 2009

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:00:00 EST

In 2009, the age-adjusted suicide rate for the total population (11.8 per 100,000 population) was approximately twice as high as the age-adjusted homicide rate (5.5). Persons aged 18–24 years had the highest rate of homicide in 2009, whereas persons aged 45–54 years had the highest rate of suicide. The suicide rate was higher than the homicide rate among those aged greater than or equal to 25 years, and this difference increased with age. For persons aged 25–44 years, the rate of suicide was nearly twice the rate of homicide, whereas for those aged greater than or equal to 65 years, the rate of suicide was nearly seven times the homicide rate.

QuickStats: Rate of Unintentional Motor Vehicle Traffic Deaths, by Age Group — United States, 2004–2010

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 09:12:00 EST

During 2004–2010, the rate of unintentional motor vehicle traffic deaths declined for the total U.S. population by 27% (4.0 percentage points). The death rate decreased 44% (1.6 percentage points) for persons aged less than 15 years, 38% (9.6 percentage points) for those aged 15–24 years, 22% (3.3 percentage points) for those aged 25–64 years, and 25% (4.9 percentage points) for those aged greater than or equal to 65 years.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults with Selected Chronic Conditions Who Received Recommendations to Exercise or Engage in Physical Activity — National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2000 and 2010

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 09:11:00 EST

Physicians and other health-care professionals were more likely in 2010 than in 2000 to recommend that adults with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, cancer, or diabetes begin or continue exercise or physical activity. In both years, adults who had diabetes (47.7% in 2000 and 56.3% in 2010) were more likely than adults with the other three chronic conditions to receive a recommendation for exercise or physical activity.

QuickStats: Hospital Admission after Emergency Department (ED) Visits, by Type of Locality — United States, 2007–2009

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:00:00 EST

During 2007–2009, ED visits in rural areas were least likely (8.3%) and visits in metropolitan areas were most likely (13.6%) to result in admission to the hospital associated with the ED. The percentage of ED visits that resulted in transferring the patient to another hospital was highest among rural hospitals (5.0%) compared with hospitals in metropolitan areas (1.5%) and in towns (2.0%).

QuickStats: Rate of Hospitalization for Coronary Heart Disease, by Age Group — National Hospital Discharge Survey, United States, 2000–2010

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:51:00 EST

From 2000 to 2010, the rate of hospitalization for coronary heart disease declined by 43% for the total population. Rates declined by 42% for the youngest (< 65 years) and oldest (>= 85 years) age groups, by 50% for those aged 65–74 years, and 46% for those aged 75–84 years. Throughout the period, the rate of hospitalization for the < 65 years age group was significantly lower than the rate for any other age group.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Homicide Rates, by Sex and Type of Locality — United States, 2007–2009

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:50:00 EST

Among males and females, the homicide rate during 2007–2009 was highest in large central metropolitan counties. For males, the age-adjusted homicide rate in large central metropolitan counties was 76% higher than the rate in medium metropolitan counties (14.4 versus 8.2 per 100,000 population) and more than double (122%–129% higher) the rates in other types of localities. For females, the homicide rates ranged from a high of 2.9 in large central metropolitan counties to 1.9 in large fringe metropolitan counties. In each type of locality, the homicide rate was much higher for males than females. Overall, the homicide rate was 9.1 per 100,000 population for males and 2.5 for females.

QuickStats: Prevalence of Low Levels of High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol* Among Adults Aged >=20 Years, by Age Group and Sex — National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2009–2010

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:48:00 EST

A low level of HDL cholesterol is considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. During 2009–2010, approximately 31% of men and 12% of women had low levels of HDL cholesterol. The percentage of adults with low HDL cholesterol declined with age for men and women.

QuickStats: Infant Mortality Rate Per 1,000 Live Births, by Gestational Age — United States, 2008

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:46:00 EST

In 2008, the overall infant mortality rate was 6.6 infant deaths per 1,000 live births; however, infant mortality rates varied widely by gestational age. For infants born at <32 weeks of gestation, the infant mortality rate was 175.5 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, compared with a rate of 2.1 for infants born at 39–41 weeks of gestation, the age group with the lowest risk. Infant mortality rates generally decreased with increasing gestational age, and even infants born at 37–38 weeks had a mortality rate that was 50% higher than that for infants born at 39–41 weeks.

QuickStats: Birth Rates* for Teens Aged 15–19 Years, by Age Group — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1960–2010

Fri, 11 May 2012 14:55:00 EST

U.S. teen birth rates declined to historic lows for all age groups in 2010. The rate for teens aged 15–19 years fell 62% from 1960, when the birth rate was 89.1 per 1,000 women, and 44% from a rate of 61.8 in 1991 to 34.3 in 2010. Most of the decline in birth rates for teens occurred from 1960 to 1980 and then again after 1991. Decreases in birth rates for teens aged 18–19 years generally were greater than the decreases for teens aged 15–17 years from 1960 through 1978. From 1991 to 2010, decreases in birth rates for teens aged 15–17 years were greater.

QuickStats: Asthma* Death Rates, by Race and Age Group — United States, 2007–2009

Fri, 04 May 2012 14:53:00 EST

In 2007–2009, the asthma death rate in the United States was higher for blacks than whites overall and for each age group, except persons aged >=75 years, for whom the difference was not statistically significant. The rate for blacks aged 0–14 years was almost eight times greater than for whites in that age group. The rate for blacks aged 65–74 years was only approximately three times higher than for whites in that age group. Asthma death rates increased with age for blacks and whites.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged 18–64 Years Who Reported Fair or Poor Health,* by Type of Locality — National Health Interview Survey, 2008–2010

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:50:00 EST

The percentage of adults aged 18–64 years reporting fair or poor health during 2008–2010 was lowest among those residing in large fringe metropolitan counties (7.9%) and highest among those in the most rural counties (15.7%). Compared with large fringe metropolitan counties, the prevalence of fair or poor health was 20% higher in large central metropolitan counties (9.5%), 39% higher in medium metropolitan counties (11.0%), 34% higher in small metropolitan counties (10.6%), 68% higher in nonmetropolitan town/city (micropolitan) counties (13.3%), and 99% higher in nonmetropolitan rural counties (15.7%).

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged =18 Years Who Have a Usual Place for Health Care,* by Race and Hispanic Subpopulation† — National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2010

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:49:00 EST

Hispanic adults (71.8%) were less likely to have a usual place for health care than non-Hispanic white adults (84.7%) and non-Hispanic black adults (80.0%). Among the five Hispanic subpopulations, Puerto Rican adults (81.9%) were more likely to have a usual place for health care compared with Mexican adults (70.5%), Cuban adults (72.6%), and Central or South American adults (67.7%).

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults with Activity Limitations, by Age Group and Type of Limitation — National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2010*

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:42:00 EST

In 2010, the percentages of adults with limitations in activities of daily living (ADLs) and limitations in instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) increased with age. Adults aged =75 years were almost three times as likely as adults aged 65–74 years (11.0% versus 3.7%) to require the help of another person with ADLs and with IADLs (18.8% versus 6.5%). Adults in each age group were more likely to require help with IADLs than with ADLs.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates* from Stroke† for Persons Aged >=18 Years — United States, 2007–2009

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:58:00 EST

During 2007–2009, the age-adjusted death rate from stroke in the United States among persons aged =18 years was 54.6 per 100,000 population. Among states, the rate ranged from 36.9 deaths per 100,000 population in New York to 72.5 in Alabama. In general, death rates were higher among states in the South and lower among states in the Northeast census regions.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged >=18 Years Who Were Current Smokers,* by White or Black Race and Hispanic Subpopulation — National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2010

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:36:00 EST

Overall, 12.2% of Hispanic adults were current cigarette smokers, compared with 21.7% of non-Hispanic white adults and 19.8% of non-Hispanic black adults. Among five Hispanic subpopulations, Central or South American adults (7.2%) were less likely to be current smokers compared with Mexican adults (12.0%), Puerto Rican adults (16.9%), Cuban adults (14.5%), and other Hispanic adults (17.7%).

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Motor Vehicle Accident Death Rates,* by Sex and Type of Locality — United States, 2007–2009

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:34:00 EST

Death rates from motor vehicle accidents progressively increase across the six urbanization levels, with the lowest rates in large central metropolitan counties and the highest rates in rural counties. For males, the 2007–2009 age-adjusted motor vehicle accident death rate was nearly three times as high in the most rural counties as in the most urban counties (37.6 versus 13.3 per 100,000 population). For females, the rate was just over three times as high in the most rural counties as in the most urban counties (16.1 versus 5.0). For each urbanization level, motor vehicle accident death rates for females were consistently less than half those for males.

QuickStats: Percentage of Hospitalizations, by Expected Payment Source* and Hospital Locality† — National Hospital Discharge Survey, United States, 2009

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:44:00 EST

In 2009, Medicare was expected to pay for 51% of U.S. hospitalizations in nonmetropolitan counties and 40% of hospitalizations in metropolitan counties. Private insurance was the expected source of payment for 32% of hospitalizations in metropolitan counties, compared with 24% of hospitalizations in nonmetropolitan counties.

QuickStats: Prevalence of Obesity* Among Persons Aged 12–19 Years, by Race/Ethnicity and Sex — National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2009–2010

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:42:00 EST

During 2009–2010, 19.6% of males and 17.1% of females aged 12–19 years were obese. More than one quarter (26.5%) of Hispanic males were obese, compared with 22.6% of non-Hispanic black males and 17.5% of non-Hispanic white males. Prevalence of obesity was higher among non-Hispanic black females (24.8%) than among non-Hispanic white females (14.7%); 19.8% of Hispanic females were obese.

QuickStats: Prevalence of Obesity* Among Adults Aged >=20 Years, by Race/Ethnicity and Sex — National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2009–2010

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:40:00 EST

Among adults aged >=20 years during 2009–2010, 35.5% of men and 35.8% of women were obese. Among men, 38.8% of non-Hispanic blacks, 37.0% of Hispanics, and 36.2% of non-Hispanic whites were obese. Among women, 58.5% of non-Hispanic blacks, 41.4% of Hispanics, and 32.2% of non-Hispanic whites were obese.

QuickStats: Drug Poisoning Death Rates,* by Intent — United States, 1999–2009

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:38:00 EST

During 1999–2009, the age-adjusted drug poisoning death rate nearly doubled, from 6.1 per 100,000 population in 1999 to 12.0 in 2009. The age-adjusted unintentional drug poisoning death rate more than doubled during that period, from 4.0 per 100,000 population in 1999 to 9.3 in 2009. Drug poisoning suicide rates also increased, from 1.1 per 100,000 population in 1999 to 1.6 in 2009. Rates of drug poisoning deaths from undetermined intent remained stable, with a rate of 0.9 per 100,000 population in 1999 and 1.0 in 2009.

QuickStats: Percentage of Hospital Outpatient Department Visits in Which a Physician Assistant or Advance Practice Nurse Was Seen, by Hospital Locality — United States, 2008–2009

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:36:00 EST

Patients are much more likely to see a physician assistant or advance practice nurse, such as a nurse practitioner, at visits to hospital outpatient departments in nonmetropolitan areas (36%) than at visits to hospital outpatient departments in large, metropolitan areas (6%).

QuickStats: Rate* of Nonfatal, Medically Consulted Fall Injury Episodes,† by Age Group

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:34:00 EST

In 2010, the overall rate of nonfatal fall injury episodes for which a health-care professional was contacted was 43 per 1,000 population. Rates increased with age for adults aged >=18 years. Persons aged 18–44 years had the lowest rate of medically consulted falls (26 per 1,000), and persons aged >=75 years had the highest rate (115).

QuickStats: Percentage of Births That Were Home Births, by Maternal Race/Ethnicity — United States, 1990–2009*

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:31:00 EST

In 2009, a total of 29,650 home births occurred in the United States, accounting for <1% of all U.S. births. After a gradual decline during 1990–2004, the percentage of home births increased by 29%, from 0.56% of births in 2004 to 0.72% in 2009. Nearly all of the total increase in home births from 2004 to 2009 was attributed to a 36% increase in home births among non-Hispanic white women. In 2009, approximately one out of every 140 births in the United States overall was a home birth; for non-Hispanic white women, approximately one out of every 90 births was a home birth.

QuickStats: Percentage of Hospital Outpatient Department Visits in Which a Physician Assistant or Advance Practice Nurse* Was Seen — National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, United States, 1999–2009

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:29:00 EST

The percent of hospital outpatient department visits in which a patient saw a physician assistant or advance practice nurse increased from 11% in 1999 to 17% in 2009.

QuickStats: Death Rates from Suicide* for Persons Aged 45–64 Years, by Black or White Race and Sex — United States, 1999–2008

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:25:00 EST

From 1999 to 2008, the suicide death rate for persons aged 45–64 years increased overall (from 13.2 to 17.6 per 100,000 population) and for white men (from 22.6 to 30.7) and white women (from 6.7 to 9.4), whereas the rate did not change significantly for black men and women. Throughout the period, the suicide rate was highest for white men and lowest for black women. In 2008, the suicide rate for white men was 30.7 per 100,000 population, followed by 10.3 for black men, 9.4 for white women, and 1.6 for black women.

QuickStats: Prevalence of Current Depression* Among Persons Aged >=12 Years, by Age Group and Sex — United States, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2007–2010

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:01:00 EST

Nearly 8% of persons aged >=12 years (6% of males and 10% of females) report current depression. Females have higher rates of depression than males in every age group. Males aged 40–59 years have higher rates of depression (7%) than males aged >=60 years (5%). Females aged 40–59 years have higher rates of depression (12%) than females aged 12–17 years (8%) and females aged >=60 years (7%).

QuickStats: Percentage of Employed Adults* Aged 18–64 Years with Current Asthma,† Skin Condition,§ or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome¶ Who Were Told Their Condition Was Work-Related,** by Sex — National Health Interview Survey, 2010

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:00:00 EST

In 2010, among employed adults aged 18–64 years who currently had asthma, 6.7% had been told their current asthma was work-related. Among employed adults who had a skin condition, 5.8% had been told their skin condition was work-related. Among employed adults who had carpal tunnel syndrome, 69.4% had been told their carpal tunnel syndrome was work-related. Men (61.1%) were less likely than women (73.2%) to have been told their carpal tunnel syndrome was work-related. No significant differences by sex for either work-related current asthma or skin conditions were observed.

QuickStats: Percentage of Employed Adults* Aged 18–64 Years Who Had Carpal Tunnel Syndrome† in the Past 12 Months, by Sex and Age Group — National Health Interview Survey, 2010§

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:55:00 EST

In 2010, an estimated 3.1% of employed adults aged 18–64 years had carpal tunnel syndrome in the past 12 months. The percentage of employed adults with carpal tunnel syndrome increased with each age group. Employed women were more likely than employed men to have carpal tunnel syndrome in the past 12 months, a pattern identified for each age group.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates* for the 10 Leading Causes of Death† — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2008 and 2009

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:47:00 EST

The 10 leading causes of death in the United States were the same in 2008 and 2009. The rankings also remained the same. The preliminary age-adjusted death rate for the leading cause of death, diseases of heart, decreased by 3.6%. The age-adjusted death rate for malignant neoplasms decreased by 1.0%. Deaths from these two diseases combined accounted for 48% of deaths in the United States in 2009.

QuickStats: Health-Care Visits* for Children Aged 1–17 Years, by Health Insurance Status† — National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2006–2010

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:43:00 EST

The percentage of children aged 1–17 years who did not see a doctor or other health-care professional during the past 12 months was higher for children without health insurance coverage (33.8%) than for children with public health insurance coverage (10.3%) or those with private health insurance (8.7%). Children without health insurance also were more likely than children with public or private health insurance coverage to have had only one health-care visit during the past 12 months. Children with private health insurance coverage were more likely to have two to five health-care visits during the past 12 months than children with public health insurance coverage or children without health insurance coverage, but children with public health insurance coverage were more likely to have had six or more health-care visits during the past 12 months than children with private health insurance

QuickStats: Percentage of Children Aged <=17 Years Who Did Not Receive a Well-Child Checkup* in the Past 12 Months, by Health Insurance Status† and Age Group — National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2006–2010

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:37:00 EST

The percentage of children aged =17 years who did not receive a well-child checkup was two to three times higher for children with no health insurance coverage compared with children with public or private coverage. Among children aged 0--2 years and 3--4 years, those with public health insurance coverage were more likely to lack a well-child checkup compared with those with private health insurance coverage. Among older children, little difference was observed between children with public or private health insurance. Overall, for each type of health insurance coverage, the percentage of children who did not receive a well-child checkup increased with age.

QuickStats: Patient Visits* to Physician Offices and Outpatient Departments, by Payment Source — United States, 2009

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:53:00 EST

In 2009, an estimated 1,038 million visits were made to physician offices and 96 million visits to hospital outpatient department clinics for ambulatory care. Visits by patients to a doctor in a physician's office were more likely (54%) to be covered by private insurance than by Medicare (25%) or Medicaid (12%). Visits to outpatient departments showed a different payment source pattern: 37% of patients were covered by private insurance, 19% by Medicare, and 26% by Medicaid.

QuickStats: Percentage of Children Aged <=17 Years with Eczema or Any Kind of Skin Allergy,* by Selected Races/Ethnicities --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2000--2010

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:33:00 EST

From 2000 to 2010, the prevalence of eczema or any kind of skin allergy increased among non-Hispanic black, non-Hispanic white, and Hispanic children in the United States. The prevalence of eczema or skin allergy increased from 8.6% to 17.1% among non-Hispanic black children, from 5.0% to 9.9% among Hispanic children, and from 7.6% to 12.6% among non-Hispanic white children.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged 18--64 Years Who Did Not Get Needed Prescription Drugs Because of Cost,* by Poverty Status --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 1999--2010

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:28:00 EST

During 1999--2010, the percentage of working-age adults who reported that in the past 12 months they needed prescription drugs but did not obtain them because of cost was higher among those in families with low income than in families with higher income. The percentage that reported not getting needed prescription drugs increased for all income groups during the period 1999--2010. In 2010, 21.5% of those below the poverty level did not obtain needed prescription drugs compared with 3.9% among those at or exceeding 400% of the poverty level.

QuickStats: Percentage of Teens Aged 15--19 Years Who Had Opposite-Sex Sexual Partners* in the Past 12 Months, by Number of Partners --- United States, 2006--2010

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:24:00 EST

During 2006--2010, among U.S. teens aged 15--19 years, 39% of females and 37% of males had sexual intercourse with a person of the opposite sex within the past 12 months. Among females in that age group, 25% had sex with only one sexual partner, compared with 21% of males. Approximately 11% of females in that age group had sex with two or three partners, and 4% had sex with four or more partners. Among males in that age group, 12% had sex with two or three partners, and 5% had sex with four or more partners in the past 12 months. In addition, approximately 4% of males and 4% of females reported having sexual intercourse with a person of the opposite sex, but not in the past 12 months

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged >=18 Years Who Engaged in Leisure-Time Strengthening Activities at Least Twice a Week,* by Race/Ethnicity and Sex --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2009

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:46:00 EST

Approximately 23% of adults participated in leisure-time strengthening activities at least two times a week in 2009. Men were more likely than women to engage in leisure-time strengthening activities. Black men (31.3%) were more likely to engage in leisure-time strengthening activities than Hispanic men (19.2%), white men (26.8%), and Asian men (23.2%). White women (22.4%) were more likely to engage in leisure-time strengthening activities than Hispanic women (13.2%), black women (14.4%), and Asian women (11.7%).

QuickStats: Term Infant Mortality Rates, by Race/Ethnicity --- United States, 2007

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:41:00 EST

Approximately 82% of all U.S. births occur at term (i.e., at 37--41 weeks of gestation). The infant mortality rate for term infants was highest for American Indian or Alaska Native women (4.59 infant deaths per 1,000 live births), twice the rate for non-Hispanic white women (2.29). The rate for non-Hispanic black women was 3.82, which was 67% higher than for non-Hispanic white women. Rates for Asian or Pacific Islander (1.67) and Hispanic (2.02) women were lower than for non-Hispanic white women.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged >=18 Years with a Complex Activity Limitation,* by Race/Ethnicity† --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2003--2009

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:38:00 EST

During 2003--2009, 14.7% of U.S. adults had one or more complex activity limitation. Among racial/ethnic populations, non-Hispanic Asian adults (6.8%) were least likely to have this limitation, and non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native adults (21.3%) were most likely to have a complex activity limitation.

QuickStats: Location of Death for Decedents Aged >=85 Years --- United States, 1989--2007

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:35:00 EST

Approximately 700,000 deaths occurred among persons aged >=85 years in 2007, accounting for nearly 30% of all deaths in the United States. Forty percent of these deaths occurred in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities. The percentage of decedents aged >=85 years who died while a hospital inpatient decreased from 40% in 1989 to 29% in 2007. The percentage of decedents aged >=85 years who died at home increased from 12% in 1989 to 19% in 2007.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged >=18 Years Who Had Some Form of Arthritis or a Related Condition,* by Race/Ethnicity and Hispanic Subpopulation --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2009

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:11:00 EST

In 2009, Hispanic adults (16.2%) were less likely to have been told by a doctor or other health-care professional that they had some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia compared with non-Hispanic white adults (23.6%) and non-Hispanic black adults (23.2%). Puerto Rican adults (27.4%) were more likely to have arthritis or a related condition than were other Hispanic subgroups.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged >=18 Years with Self-Reported Excellent or Very Good Health,* by Race and Hispanic Subpopulation†--- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2009

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:09:00 EST

During 2009, nearly two thirds (65%) of non-Hispanic white adults assessed their health as excellent or very good, compared with less than half (49%) of non-Hispanic black adults. Approximately 52% of Hispanic adults were in excellent or very good health. Among Hispanic subpopulations, the percentage ranged from 50% of Mexican adults to 58% of Central or South American adults and 59% of other Hispanic adults.

QuickStats: Rates of Clostridium difficile Infection Among Hospitalized Patients Aged >=65 Years,* by Age Group --- National Hospital Discharge Survey, United States, 1996--2009

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:17:00 EST

Clostridium difficile infections can lead to diarrhea, sepsis, and even death. The majority of infections with C. difficile occur among persons aged >=65 years and among patients in health-care facilities, such as hospitals and nursing homes. From 1996 to 2009, C. difficile rates for hospitalized persons aged >=65 years increased 200%, with increases of 175% for those aged 65--74 years, 198% for those aged 75--84 years, and 201% for those aged >=85 years. C. difficile rates among patients aged =85 years were notably higher than those for the other age groups.

Prevalence of Obesity* Among Persons Aged 20--79 Years, by Sex --- Canada, 2007--2009, and United States, 2007--2008

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:48:00 EST

Based on the most recent comparable data available, the prevalence of obesity among U.S. adults (34.4%) aged 20--79 years was greater than for Canadian adults (24.1%). The prevalence of obesity among U.S. men (32.6%) was greater than for Canadian men (24.3%), and the prevalence among U.S. women (36.2%) was greater than for Canadian women (23.9%).

Percentage of Teens Aged 14--17 Years Who Had a Sunburn* During the Preceding 12 Months, by Race/Ethnicity --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2010

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:44:00 EST

In 2010, approximately one third of U.S. teens aged 14--17 years had a sunburn during the preceding 12 months. One half of non-Hispanic white teens had a sunburn during the preceding 12 months and were more than twice as likely as Hispanic (22%) and non-Hispanic Asian teens (18%) and approximately seven times as likely as non-Hispanic black teens (7%) to have had a sunburn during that period.

Percentage of Adults Aged >=18 Years Who Ever Received a Diagnosis of Diabetes,* by Race/Ethnicity and Hispanic Subpopulation† --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2009§

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:41:00 EST

During 2009, non-Hispanic black adults (13.2%) were almost twice as likely as non-Hispanic white adults (7.7%) to have been told by a doctor or other health professional that they had diabetes. The prevalence of diagnosed diabetes also was higher among Hispanic adults (12.3%) than among non-Hispanic white adults. Among Hispanic subpopulations, Mexican adults (13.8%) and Puerto Rican adults (16.7%) were more likely to have been told by a doctor or other health professional that they had diabetes compared with Central or South American adults (7.3%).

QuickStats: Percentage of Office-Based Physicians Accepting New Patients, by Types of Payment Accepted* --- United States, 1999--2000 and 2008--2009†

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:08:00 EST

During 1999--2000 and 2008--2009, approximately 95% of physicians accepted new patients, but acceptance varied by payment source. From 1999--2000 to 2008--2009, the percentage of office-based physicians accepting private insurance as the source of payment by new patients decreased from 91.5% to 88.4%. Acceptance of Medicare decreased from 85.0% to 81.5%, and acceptance of Medicaid decreased from 73.5% to 64.5%. No statistical difference was noted in the percentage of those accepting self-pay patients.

QuickStats: Infant Mortality Rates, by Mother's Place of Birth and Race/Ethnicity --- United States,* 2007

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:14:00 EST

In 2007, the mortality rate for infants of mothers born in the United States (7.15 per 1,000 live births) was 40% higher than the rate for infants of mothers born outside the United States (5.10). Mortality rates for infants of non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, and Asian/Pacific Islander mothers were significantly higher for infants of mothers born in the United States compared with infants of mothers born elsewhere. Among Hispanic populations, only mothers of Mexican descent born in the United States had infants with higher mortality rates compared with infants of mothers born elsewhere. Differences for other racial/ethnic populations were not statistically significant.

QuickStats: Percentage of Children Aged 5--17 Years Ever Receiving a Diagnosis of Learning Disability,* by Race/Ethnicity† and Family Income Group --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2007--2009

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:55:00 EST

During 2007--2009, among children with family incomes <100% of the poverty level, non-Hispanic white children (16%) and non-Hispanic black children (13%) were more likely to have ever received a diagnosis of learning disability than Hispanic children (9%). Among those with family income 100%--199% of the poverty level, the percentage with a learning disability was higher for non-Hispanic white and non-Hispanic black children (both 12%) than for Hispanic children (8%). Among children with family income ¡Ý200% of the poverty level, non-Hispanic white children (8%) were more likely to have been diagnosed with learning disability than Hispanic children (5%). For children in all three racial/ethnic groups, the percentage of children ever receiving a diagnosis of learning disability decreased as family income increased.

QuickStats: Percentage of Noninstitutionalized Adults Aged >=80 Years Who Need Help with Personal Care,* by Sex --- United States, 2008--2009

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:53:00 EST

Among noninstitutionalized adults aged >=80 years, women were more likely than men to need the help of another person with personal-care activities (14.8% versus 10.2%). In particular, women were more likely than men to need help when bathing or showering (12.1% versus 8.1%), dressing (9.1% versus 7.0%), and eating (3.9% versus 2.4%).

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults* Aged 18--64 Years Who Have Had Problems With Their Teeth, by Race/Ethnicity and Type of Problem --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2008

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:51:00 EST

Among adults aged 18--64 years, non-Hispanic Asian adults were less likely than Hispanic, non-Hispanic white, and non-Hispanic black adults to have problems with their teeth, including bleeding gums, broken or missing teeth, loose teeth not attributable to injury, or broken or missing fillings. In addition, non-Hispanic Asian adults and Hispanic adults were less likely to have experienced toothaches or sensitive teeth than non-Hispanic white and non-Hispanic black adults.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults* Aged 18--64 Years Who Have Had Problems Involving the Mouth,† by Race/Ethnicity§ and Type of Problem --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2008

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:49:00 EST

Among adults aged 18--64 years, non-Hispanic Asian adults experienced fewer problems with jaw pain, difficulty eating or chewing, bad breath, and dry mouth than Hispanic, non-Hispanic white, and non-Hispanic black adults. Non-Hispanic blacks (2.4%) were less likely to have experienced mouth sores than Hispanics (4.8%), non-Hispanic whites (6.0%), and non-Hispanic Asians (6.3%).

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Heart Disease and Cancer --- United States, 1999--2009*

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:48:00 EST

During 1999--2009, age-adjusted death rates for heart disease and cancer declined significantly by 30.8% and 11.9%, respectively. The death rate for heart disease decreased at a faster pace than the cancer death rate during that period. The risk for death from heart disease was 31.9% higher than from cancer in 1999, whereas it was 3.6% higher from heart disease than from cancer in 2009.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged 20--64 Years with Hypertension Whose Condition Was Undiagnosed,* by Health Insurance Status† and Age Group --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2005--2008

Fri, 27 May 2011 15:46:00 EST

During 2005--2008, among U.S. adults aged 20--64 years with hypertension, 40% of those with no health insurance had hypertension that was undiagnosed, compared with 21% of those with private insurance and 16% of those with public insurance. In the 20--39 years and 40--64 years age groups, undiagnosed hypertension also was more common among persons with no health insurance compared with those with private or public insurance.

QuickStats: Life Expectancy at Birth, by Race and Sex --- United States, 2000--2009*

Fri, 13 May 2011 15:44:00 EST

Life expectancy at birth increased gradually for white and black males and females from 2000 through 2009. During this period, life expectancy increased most for black males (2.7 years) and black females (2.3 years) but also for white males (1.5 years) and white females (1.0 years). Life expectancy reached a record high for white males and white females in 2009; for black males and black females, it remained unchanged from 2008 to 2009. In 2009, white females had the longest life expectancy (80.9 years), followed by black females (77.4 years), white males (76.2 years), and black males (70.9 years).

QuickStats: Percentage of Children with Serious Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties,* by Age Group and Family Income Group --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2004--2009

Fri, 06 May 2011 11:39:00 EST

During 2004--2009, approximately 5.1% of all U.S. children aged 4--17 years were reported by parents as having serious emotional or behavioral difficulties. Across all age groups, poor children (i.e., those living in families with incomes <100% of the poverty level) more often were reported to have serious emotional or behavioral difficulties compared with the most affluent children (i.e., those living in families with incomes ¡Ý400% of the poverty level). For example, among children aged 11--14 years, approximately 9.3% of poor children were reported by parents to have serious difficulties, compared with 3.5% of the most affluent children.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged >=25 Years Reporting Fair or Poor Health,* by Age Group and Income --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2007--2009†

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:22:00 EST

During 2007--2009, the percentage of adults who reported their health as fair or poor increased with age group among those in families with incomes >=200% of the poverty level, from 4.1% among persons aged 25--44 years to 31.4% among persons aged >=85 years. However, among those in families with lower incomes, the percentage reporting fair or poor health increased with age only until age 55--64 years, with those aged >=65 years no more likely to report fair or poor health than those aged 55--64 years. For each age group, persons in families whose income was below poverty level were most likely to report fair or poor health.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates* --- United States, 2008†

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:54:00 EST

In 2008, the overall age-adjusted death rate in the United States was 758.7 per 100,000 population. Among states, the rate ranged from 589.0 deaths per 100,000 population in Hawaii to 958.5 in West Virginia. In general, death rates were higher among states in the South and lower among states in the Northeast and West census regions.

QuickStats: Life Expectancy and Years Free of Activity Limitations,* by Race and Sex --- United States, 2006

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:47:00 EST

In 2006, total life expectancy was greater for females than males and for whites than for blacks. Total life expectancy ranged from 80.6 years for white females and 76.5 years for black females to 75.7 years for white males and 69.5 years for black males. Expected years free of activity limitations was greatest for white females (69.1 years), followed by white males (65.7 years), black females (63.4 years), and black males (59.3 years).

QuickStats: Percentage of Children Aged <18 Years with Reported Food, Skin, or Hay Fever/Respiratory Allergies* --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 1998--2009†

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:44:00 EST

From 1998--2000 to 2007--2009, the percentage of children who were reported to have a food allergy during the preceding 12 months increased from 3.5% to 4.6%, and the percentage who were reported to have a skin allergy increased from 7.3% to 10.7%. The percentage of children reported to have hay fever and/or respiratory allergy was 16.6% during 2007--2009, a level that did not differ substantially from earlier years.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rate from Stroke,* by All Races, White or Black Race, and Sex --- United States, 1999--2008†

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:39:00 EST

From 1999 to 2008, the overall death rate in the United States from stroke declined 34%, from 61.6 per 100,000 population to 40.6. Throughout that period, the death rate for black males and black females was higher than the rate for white males and white females. The smallest decline (30%) occurred among black females. In 2008, the death rate from stroke for black males was 62.2 per 100,000, followed by 53.4 for black females, 38.9 for white males, and 38.4 for white females.

QuickStats: Average Daily Intake of Kilocalories, by Sex and Age Group, for Adults Aged >=20 Years --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2007--2008*

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:12:00 EST

During 2007--2008, on average, men consumed 2,504 kilocalories daily, and women consumed 1,771 kilocalories daily. Men had a significantly higher intake of kilocalories than women in each of the three age groups: 20--39 years, 40--59 years, and >=60 years. Men aged >=60 years consumed fewer kilocalories than younger men, and women aged >=60 years consumed fewer kilocalories than younger women.

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Kilocalorie and Macronutrient Intake* Among Adults Aged >=20 Years, by Sex --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2007--2008

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:10:00 EST

During 2007--2008, the average daily intake of kilocalories was 2,504 kilocalories for men and 1,771 kilocalories for women. Women consumed more energy from carbohydrates than men (50.5% of total daily intake of kilocalories, compared with 47.9% for men). A slight difference was observed in the percentage of kilocalories from protein (15.5% for women and 15.9% for men), and virtually no difference was observed in the percentage of kilocalories from fat (33.6% for men and 33.5% for women).

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged 25--44 Years Reporting Fair or Poor Health,* by Sex --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 1999--2009†

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:08:00 EST

From 1999 to 2009, the percentage of adults aged 25--44 years whose health status was reported as fair or poor increased from 5.6% to 7.2%. During this period, the percentage reported to be in fair or poor health increased for men (from 5.3% to 6.6%) and for women (from 5.9% to 7.9%). For each year during 1999--2009, women in this age group were more likely to report fair or poor health than men in this age group.

QuickStats: Birth Rates* for Teens Aged 15--19 Years, by State --- United States, 2009†

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:00:00 EST

In 2009, birth rates among teens aged 15--19 years in the United States were lowest in the Northeast and upper Midwest, and highest across the southern states. Rates ranged from <20.0 per 1,000 in three states to >60.0 in four states. The national rate was 39.1 in 2009.

Annual Number of Patients Discharged from Hospice Care, by Primary Diagnosis (Cancer Versus All Other Diseases)* --- United States, National Home and Hospice Care Survey, 1992--2007

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:23:00 EST

Use of hospice care increased from approximately 219,300 discharged hospice-care patients in 1992 to 1,045,100 in 2007. In 1992, three out of four patients (approximately 163,600) had a primary diagnosis of cancer, compared with 55,500 patients with all other diseases. In 2007, less than half of patients (42%) had a primary diagnosis of cancer, for a total of 447,600 cancer patients, compared with 597,500 patients with all other diseases.

Percentage of Persons with Current Asthma* Who Reported Receiving an Asthma Management Plan† from a Health Professional, by Race/Ethnicity and Age Group --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2008§

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:21:00 EST

Among persons with current asthma, 34.2% reported receiving an asthma management plan, which is below the Healthy People 2010 target of 40%. Non-Hispanic black persons were significantly more likely to receive a plan (44.0%) than non-Hispanic white (32.5%) or Mexican (28.8%) persons with asthma. Children aged <18 years (44.3%) were more likely to have a plan than adults (29.9%).

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Daily Kilocalorie Intake Among Adults Aged 20--74 Years, by Sex --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 1971--2008*

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:17:00 EST

The average daily kilocalorie intake for men increased from the survey period 1971--1974 to 1988--1994 and then leveled off through 2007--2008. For women, the average daily kilocalorie intake increased from 1971--1974 to 1999--2000 and remained relatively stable through 2007--2008. From 1971--1974 to 2007--2008, men consumed more kilocalories on a daily basis than women.

QuickStats: Reasons for No Health Insurance Coverage* Among Uninsured Persons Aged <65 Years --- National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), United States, 2009†

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:25:00 EST

Overall, in 2009, approximately 18% (46 million) of persons aged <=65 years in the United States had no health insurance coverage at the time of interview. Of these uninsured persons, 48.1% cited cost as the reason they did not have coverage, and 27.6% cited loss of a job or a change in employment; 12.4% said they did not have coverage because an employer did not offer it or the insurance company refused coverage, and 12.1% said they did not have coverage because of cessation of Medicaid benefits.

QuickStats: Health Status* Among Persons Aged =25 Years, by Education Level --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2009†

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:21:00 EST

The percentage of adults aged >=25 years whose health was reported as excellent or very good increased as levels of education increased. Persons with a bachelor's degree or higher (74.1%) were nearly twice as likely to be reported as being in excellent or very good health as persons with less than a high school diploma (38.3%). Persons with less than a high school diploma were approximately four times more likely than those at the highest

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged >=65 Years Who Have Lost All Their Natural Teeth,* by Poverty Status† --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 1998--2009§

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 14:17:00 EST

During 1998--2009, the percentage of older adults who had no natural teeth was higher among those in families with low income than in families with higher income. Among all income groups, the prevalence of no natural teeth was lower during 2007--2009 (25.3%) than during 1998--2000 (31.0%)

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged >=18 Years Who Reported Vision Trouble,* by Sex and Age Group --- National Health Interview Survey, 2009†

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

In 2009, women (9.3%) were more likely than men (7.2%) to report vision trouble. Among both men and women, adults aged >=75 years were most likely to report vision trouble, and adults aged 18--44 years were least likely to report vision trouble. Within each sex, rates of reported vision trouble were similar for persons aged 45--64 years and 65--74 years.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged >=18 Years Who Experienced Serious Psychological Distress During the Preceding 30 Days,* by Sex and Age Group --- National Health Interview Survey, 2009†

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

In 2009, women were more likely than men to experience serious psychological distress during the preceding 30 days (3.6% versus 2.8%). Among women, those aged 45--64 years were more likely (4.6%) to experience serious psychological distress than those aged 65--74 years (2.4%) and >=75 years (2.7%). Among men, those aged 65--74 years (1.0%) were less likely to experience serious psychological distress than those aged 18--44 years (3.1%) and 45--64 years (2.9%).

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Who Had Migraines or Severe Headaches, Pain in the Neck, Lower Back, or Face/Jaw,* by Sex --- National Health Interview Survey, 2009

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:13:00 EST

Females were more likely than males to have experienced a migraine or severe headache (21.8% versus 10.0%), pain in the neck (17.5% versus 12.6%), pain in the lower back (30.2% versus 26.0%), and pain in the face or jaw (6.6% versus 3.3%). For both sexes, pain in the lower back was the most common of these four types of pain, and pain in the face or jaw was the least common.

QuickStats: Infant Mortality Rates* for Single Births, by Age Group of Mother --- United States, 2006

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 18:10:00 EST

In 2006, infant mortality rates were highest for mothers in the youngest and oldest age groups. The infant mortality rate for single births to mothers aged <=15 years was 16.7 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, approximately three times the rates for mothers aged 25--29 years (5.1), 30--34 years (4.5), and 35--39 years (5.2), the age groups at lowest risk. The infant mortality rate for single births to mothers aged ¡Ý45 years was 11.46, approximately twice the rate for mothers in the three age groups at lowest risk.

QuickStats: Delayed or Forgone Medical Care Because of Cost Concerns* Among Adults Aged 18--64 Years,† by Disability§ and Health Insurance Coverage Status¶ --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2009

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:09:00 EST

During 2009, working-age adults with a disability were approximately 2.5 times more likely than adults without a disability to report delaying or forgoing medical care in the past year because of cost. This difference was found for adults with and without health insurance coverage. Among adults who were continuously insured for the past year, 15.5% of working-age adults with a disability reported delaying or forgoing medical care needs compared with 5.8% of those without a disability. For adults without coverage at any time during the past year or longer, the percentage of adults with a disability (60.8%) who reported delaying or forgoing medical care needs because of cost was twice as high as the percentage of adults without a disability (30.7%). Overall, delayed or forgone medical needs because of cost were highest among adults without insurance, regardless of disability status.

QuickStats: Percentage of Persons Aged 15--19 Years Who Received Formal Sex Education* Before Age 18 Years, by Selected Topics --- National Survey of Family Growth, United States, 2006--2008

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 18:07:00 EST

During 2006--2008, 97% of persons aged 15--19 years received formal sex education on one or more of four topics before they were age 18 years. The percentage who reported receiving formal sex education on methods of birth control (66%) was less than the percentage who received education on how to say no to sex (84%), STDs (89%), or how to prevent HIV/AIDS (93%).

QuickStats: Rates of Drug-Induced Deaths,* by Race/Ethnicity† --- United States, 1999--2007

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 18:05:00 EST

During 1999--2007, age-adjusted rates for drug-induced deaths generally increased for each race group. The rate increased by 80.0% for the total population, 97.1% for the white population, 15.8% for the black population, 65.8% for American Indians/Alaska Natives, and 42.9% for Asians/Pacific Islanders. However, for the Hispanic population the rate was more stable, with a decline of 5.8%. During this period, Asians/Pacific Islanders had substantially lower rates than all other groups.

QuickStats: Death Rates* For Persons Aged >=65 Years, with Diabetes as the Underlying or a Contributing Cause, by Race and Sex --- United States, 1981--2007

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 18:02:00 EST

Diabetes is a leading cause of death in the United States and a contributing cause of deaths from many other conditions. In 2007, diabetes was a contributing cause of death 2.4 times as often as it was the underlying cause of death for persons aged >=65 years. Age-adjusted death rates for deaths with diabetes declined for white and black persons aged >=65 years from 2005 to 2007, after generally increasing from 1981 to 2002. In 2007, the rate was higher for black men and women than for white men and women.

QuickStats: Prevalence of Overweight* and Obesity† Among Youths Aged 6--19 Years, by Race/Ethnicity and Sex --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2007--2008

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:00:00 EST

During 2007--2008, obesity was more prevalent among Hispanic males aged 6--19 years (26.7%) than non-Hispanic white (18.2%) and non-Hispanic black (18.9%) males. Obesity was more prevalent among non-Hispanic black females (25.9%) than non-Hispanic white females (15.6%). No significant differences in prevalence of overweight by race/ethnicity were observed among either males or females aged 6--19 years

QuickStats: Death Rates* for Five Leading Types of Cancer† --- United States, 1999--2007

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:59:00 EST

Age-adjusted death rates for lung, prostate, breast, and colon cancer declined during 1999--2007. The rate decreased by 9.6% for lung cancer, 23.9% for prostate cancer, 15.2% for breast cancer, and 19.6% for colon cancer. The death rate for pancreatic cancer did not change significantly during this period.

QuickStats: Annual Rates* of Hospitalization with a Diagnosis of HIV/AIDS Among Persons Aged >=45 Years, by Sex --- National Hospital Discharge Survey, United States, 1997--2007

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:51:00 EST

From 1997 to 2007, a substantially higher rate of men than women aged ¡Ý45 years were hospitalized with a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS. Hospitalization rates for men in this age group increased from 7.7 per 10,000 in 1997 to 14.8 in 2007; rates for women in this age group increased from 1.9 per 10,000 in 1997 to 4.9 in 2007.

QuickStats: Life Expectancy at Birth, by Race* and Sex --- United States, 1970--2007

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:54:00 EST

During 1970--2007, life expectancy at birth in the United States demonstrated a long-term increasing trend for the total population, for both males and females, and for the black and white populations. In 2007, the disparities in life expectancy for males compared with females and for blacks compared with whites were the smallest ever recorded. Life expectancy at birth was highest for white females (80.8 years), followed by black females (76.8), white males (75.9), and black males (70.0).

QuickStats: Percentage of Youths Aged 5--17 Years Ever Diagnosed as Having a Learning Disability and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD),* by Sex --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2006--2009

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:51:00 EST

Among youths aged 5--17 years, during 2006--2009, boys were twice as likely as girls (18.2% versus 9.2%) to have been diagnosed with either a learning disability or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Approximately 5.7% of boys had a learning disability without ADHD, compared with 3.9% of girls, 7.0% of boys had ADHD without a learning disability compared with 2.8% of girls, and 5.5% of boys had both a learning disability and ADHD compared with 2.5% of girls.

QuickStats: Hospitalization Rates for Patients Aged >=65 Years with Septicemia or Sepsis,* by Age Group --- National Hospital Discharge Survey, United States, 2000--2007

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:36:00 EST

Septicemia and sepsis are bloodstream infections. From 2000 to 2007, the rate of hospitalization for septicemia or sepsis for persons aged 65--74 years increased 57%, from 6.5 per 1,000 to 10.2, and the rate for persons aged 75--84 years increased 52%, from 11.7 per 1,000 to 17.8. During 2000--2007, persons aged ¡Ý85 years had higher rates of hospitalization for septicemia or sepsis than persons aged 65--84 years. From 2000 to 2007, rates for persons aged ¡Ý85 years increased 18%, from 24.7 per 1,000 to 29.2.

QuickStats: Outpatient Colonoscopy Procedure Rates,* by Age Group --- National Survey of Ambulatory Surgery, United States, 1996 and 2006

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:35:00 EST

From 1996 to 2006, the rate of outpatient colonoscopy procedures increased for adults aged >=50 years. For persons aged 50--64 years, the rate in 2006 was 3.5 times higher than the rate in 1996 (472.4 versus 132.2 procedures per 10,000 population), and for those aged 65--74 years, the rate was nearly three times higher (638.5 versus 216.2). For persons aged 75--84 years, the rate in 2006 was more than twice the rate in 1996 (517.3 versus 230.5), and for persons aged ¡Ý85 years, the increase was approximately double (173.6 versus 96.9).

QuickStats: Number of Poisoning Deaths* Involving Opioid Analgesics and Other Drugs or Substances --- United States, 1999--2007

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:33:00 EST

From 1999 to 2007, the number of U.S. poisoning deaths involving any opioid analgesic (e.g., oxycodone, methadone, or hydrocodone) more than tripled, from 4,041 to 14,459, or 36% of the 40,059 total poisoning deaths in 2007. In 1999, opioid analgesics were involved in 20% of the 19,741 poisoning deaths. During 1999--2007, the number of poisoning deaths involving specified drugs other than opioid analgesics increased from 9,262 to 12,790, and the number involving nonspecified drugs increased from 3,608 to 8,947.

QuickStats: Death Rates* for the Three Leading Causes of Injury Death† --- United States, 1979--2007

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:31:00 EST

In 2007, the three leading causes of injury deaths in the United States were motor vehicle traffic, poisoning, and firearms. The age-adjusted death rate for poisoning more than doubled from 1979 to 2007, in contrast to the age-adjusted death rates for motor vehicle traffic and firearms, which decreased during this period. From 2006 to 2007, the age-adjusted poisoning death rate increased 6%, whereas the motor vehicle traffic death rate decreased 4%, and the firearm death rate did not change.

QuickStats: Breast Cancer Death Rates Among Women Aged 45--64 Years,* by Race --- United States, 1990--2007

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:29:00 EST

In 2007, breast cancer was the second leading cause of cancer death for white women aged 45--64 years and the leading cause of cancer death for black women aged 45--64 years. From 1990 to 2007, the breast cancer death rate in this age group declined by 41% for white women and 24% for black women, increasing the disparity between the two groups. In 2007, the breast cancer death rate for women aged 45--64 years was 60% higher for black women than white women (56.8 and 35.6 deaths per 100,000, respectively).

QuickStats: Use of Selected Contraceptive Methods by Married Women of Childbearing Age in the United States, 2006--2008, Compared with Married Women in Selected Countries with Low Fertility Rates,* 2000--2008

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:25:00 EST

Among countries with low fertility (total fertility rates of ¡Ü2.1), a higher percentage of married women of childbearing age in the United States rely on female sterilization (24%) as their method of contraception, compared with women in other countries (range: 4%--9%). Women in France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom are more likely to rely on oral contraception (29%--44%) than women in the United States (16%). Women in France use the IUD (22%) to a greater extent than women in the United States (5%), whereas the male condom is used by partners of approximately 25% of married women in Spain and the United Kingdom, nearly twice the percentage found in the United States.

Never-Married Females and Males Aged 15--19 Years Who Have Ever Had Sexual Intercourse* --- National Survey of Family Growth, United States, 1988--2008

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:37:00 EST

From 1988 to 2006--2008, the percentage of never-married teenage females (ages 15--19 years) who ever had sexual intercourse declined from 51% to 42%, and the percentage for never-married teenage males declined from 60% to 43%. In 1988, teenage males were more likely than teenage females to have ever have had sexual intercourse, but by 2006--2008, the percentages were equivalent.

Primary* Contraceptive Method Used Among Women Aged 15--44 Years --- National Survey of Family Growth, United States, 2006--2008

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:35:00 EST

During 2006--2008, the most frequent contraceptive methods used among women aged 15--44 years were oral contraception (28%) and female sterilization (27%). Other leading methods were the male condom (16%) and male sterilization (10%), with a smaller number of women using the IUD and the 3-month injectable.

Death Rates For Leading Causes* Among Youths Aged 12--19 Years --- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1999--2006

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:29:00 EST

During 1999--2006, unintentional injuries, with a rate of 23.5 deaths per 100,000 population, were the leading cause of death for youths aged 12--19 years; 73% of deaths from unintentional injuries were motor vehicle related. Homicide (6.6 deaths per 100,000) and suicide (5.5 deaths per 100,000) were the second and third leading causes, followed by cancer (3.2 deaths per 100,000), heart disease (1.5 deaths per 100,000), and congenital anomalies (1.1 deaths per 100,000).

Prevalence of Selected Unhealthy Behavior-Related Characteristics Among Adults Aged >=18 Years, by Poverty Status* --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2005--2007†

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:20:00 EST

U.S. adults with the lowest family incomes were more likely than adults with the highest family incomes to be current cigarette smokers (28.3% versus 15.1%), to be physically inactive (57.5% versus 27.8%), to be obese (28.8% versus 22.1%), and to sleep ¡Ü6 hours in a 24-hour period (31.7% versus 25.9%). Smoking and physical inactivity showed the steepest declines with increasing income. In contrast, the percentage of adults who had five or more alcoholic drinks in 1 day in the past year was lowest among adults with family incomes below (17.2%) or near the poverty level (17.3%) and highest among adults in the highest family income group (23.6%).

Percentage of Children Aged <18 Years with an Impairment or Health Problem That Limits Crawling, Walking, Running, or Playing, by Age Group and Poverty Status* --- National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), United States, 2001--2007†

Fri, 28 May 2010 15:14:00 EST

During 2001--2007, children aged 12--17 years were more likely than younger children to have an impairment or health problem that limited crawling, walking, running, or playing. The prevalence of such impairments or problems generally declined as poverty status decreased.

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged >=18 Years Who Had A Lot of Trouble Hearing or Who Were Deaf,* by Race/Ethnicity† --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2004--2008§

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:22:00 EST

During 2004--2008, 2.8% of adults aged >=18 years had a lot of trouble hearing or were deaf. American Indians/Alaska Natives (5.5%) were more likely than whites (3.2%) and more than twice as likely as Hispanics (1.9%), Asians (1.5%), and blacks (1.2%) to have a lot of trouble hearing or to be deaf.

QuickStats: Prevalence of Obesity (Class I, II, and III)* Among Adults Aged >=20 Years, by Age Group and Sex --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2007--2008

Tue, 11 May 2010 11:25:00 EST

During 2007--2008, men had a higher prevalence of class I obesity (21.5%) than women (17.8%). However, women had a higher prevalence of class II (10.5%) and class III (7.2%) obesity then men (6.5% and 4.2%). The prevalence of class I obesity significantly increased with age in men, but not in women. The prevalence of class II and class III obesity did not differ significantly by age for either men or women.

QuickStats: Prevalence of Selected Unhealthy Behavior Characteristics Among Adults Aged >=18 Years, by Race* --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2005--2007

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

The percentage of adults with selected unhealthy behavior characteristics varied by race during 2005--2007. Asian adults had the lowest prevalence rate of consuming five or more drinks in a single day, currently smoking cigarettes, and obesity. Black adults had the highest prevalence rate of physical inactivity and one of the lowest prevalence rates of consuming five or more drinks in a single day. American Indian/Alaska Native adults were most likely to be current cigarette smokers compared with other racial groups. Overall, physical inactivity was the most prevalent unhealthy behavior.

Percentage of Adults Aged >=18 Years Who Looked Up Health Information on the Internet, by Age Group and Sex --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, January-September 2009

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EST

During January-September 2009, 45.6% of adults aged >=18 years said they had looked up health information on the Internet in the past 12 months. Overall, the percentage was higher among women (51.0%) than men (39.8%). Among age groups, the percentage was highest among persons aged 25-34 years (55.6%) and lowest among persons aged >=65 years (23.0%). In each group aged <=65 years, a higher percentage of women than men said they had looked up health information on the Internet.

Percentage of Women Aged >=18 Years Who had a Papanicolaou (Pap) Smear Test During the Preceding 3 Years, by Age Group and Poverty Status --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2008

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:28:00 EST

In all age groups, women with a family income of >=200% of the poverty level were more likely to have had a Pap test in the preceding 3 years than those who were poor (income <100% of poverty) or near poor (income 100% to <200% of poverty). Women who were poor or near poor were equally likely to have had a Pap test in the preceding 3 years, in all age groups. Women aged >=65 years were less likely to have had a Pap test in the preceding 3 years than were younger women, regardless of poverty status.

Percentage of Adults Aged >= 18 Years Ever Told They Had Diabetes by a Doctor or Health Professional, by Race/Ethnicity --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2004-2008

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:27:00 EST

During 2004-2008, 7.6% of adults overall in the United States reported ever having been told they had diabetes. American Indian/Alaska Natives (17.5%), blacks (11.8%), and Hispanics (10.6%) were more likely than Asians (8.0%) and whites (6.6%) to report ever having been told by a doctor or health professional that they had diabetes.

Percentage of Adults Aged >=18 Years Who Were Current Cigarette Smokers, by Race/Ethnicity --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2004-2008

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:53:00 EST

During 2004-2008, 20.5% of adults aged >=18 years were current cigarette smokers. American Indian /Alaska Native adults (32.7%) were most likely to currently smoke cigarettes, and Asian adults (10.4%) were least likely to be current smokers.

Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)-Related Death Rates, by Age Group --- United States, 2006

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:51:00 EST

In 2006, nearly one third of all injury deaths involved TBI. Overall injury and TBI-related death rates vary across age groups. Peak injury and TBI-related mortality rates occurred among persons aged 20-24 years (76.9 per 100,000 and 24.1 per 100,000, respectively) and among persons aged >=75 years (173.2 per 100,000 and 58.4 per 100,000, respectively).

Age-Adjusted Death Rates by Sex, Race, and Hispanic Ethnicity --- United States, 2007

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:49:00 EST

In 2007, the mortality rate was lowest for the Asian/Pacific Islander female population and highest for the non-Hispanic black male population. For each racial/ethnic group, the death rate was substantially lower for females compared with males.

Percentage of Injuries that Resulted in Time Lost from Work or School --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2004-2007

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:48:00 EST

During 2004-2007, an average of 15.7 million injuries were reported per year among employed persons. Half of these injuries resulted in time lost from work: 8% resulted in <1 day of time lost, 26% resulted in 1-5 days lost, and 16% resulted in >=6 days lost. An average of 8.7 million injuries were reported per year among persons who attended school. Approximately one third of these injuries resulted in time lost from school: 9% resulted in <1 day of time lost, 22% resulted in 1-5 days lost, and 3% resulted in >=6 days lost.

Annual Rate of Injury Episodes for Leading Causes of Injury, by Sex --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2004-2007

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:46:00 EST

During 2004-2007, falls were the leading cause of injury, accounting for nearly 40% of all injuries and more than twice as many injuries as any other cause. Falls were the leading cause for both males and females, but the age-adjusted injury rate for falls was 17% higher among females than males. In contrast, the age-adjusted injury rate for being struck was 35% lower among females than males, and the injury rate for being cut or pierced was 50% lower among females than males.

Percentage Distribution of Injuries, by Place of Occurrence, Among Males and Females --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2004-2007

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:44:00 EST

During 2004-2007, an average of 33.5 million injuries were reported each year. Among females, 54% of injuries occurred inside or outside of the home, compared with 42% of injuries among males. Injuries among males were more likely to occur in recreation areas (17%) and commercial areas (13%) than injuries among females.

Prevalence of Functional Difficulties* Among Children Aged 5-17 Years, by Functional Domain and Sex --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2001-2007

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:43:00 EST

During 2001-2007, approximately 18% of children aged 5-17 years had functional difficulty in one or more of the following four domains: sensory, movement, cognitive, or emotional or behavioral functioning. Overall, approximately 22% of boys and 14% of girls were reported to have functional difficulty. Rates of functional difficulty were similar among boys and girls for the sensory and movement domains; however, boys were more likely than girls to have difficulty in the cognitive and emotional or behavioral domains.

Pregnancy, Birth, Abortion, and Fetal Loss Rates Per 1,000 Women Aged 15-19 Years, by Race and Hispanic Ethnicity --- United States, 2005

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:42:00 EST

Estimated pregnancy, birth, abortion, and fetal loss rates among non-Hispanic white women aged 15-19 years during 2005 were substantially lower than among their non-Hispanic black and Hispanic counterparts. Although overall pregnancy rates for non-Hispanic black and Hispanic women aged 15-19 years are similar, black women in this age group had lower birth rates and higher abortion rates than their Hispanic counterparts

Late Preterm Birth Rates, by Plurality --- United States, 1990, 2000, and 2006

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:01:00 EST

During 1990-2006, most of the increase in overall preterm birth rates was attributed to late preterm births. During this period, the late preterm birth rate for singleton births increased 19%, from 6.8% to 8.1%; the late preterm birth rate for multiple births increased 30%, from 29.3% to 38.1%. In 2006, multiple births were nearly four times more likely to occur late preterm than singleton births. Although at less risk than infants born before 34 weeks’ gestation, late preterm infants are at higher risk than those born at term (i.e., at 39-41 weeks' gestation) for complications at birth, long-term neurodevelopmental problems, and death in the first year of life.

Percentage of Preterm Births --- United States and Selected European Countries, 2004

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:04:00 EST

Compared with 18 European countries, the United States had the highest percentage of preterm births (12.4%) in 2004. Except for Austria (11.4%), the other countries had levels of 8.9% or less. Ireland had the lowest percentage (5.5%), followed by Finland (5.6%) and Greece (6.0%), each less than half the U.S. percentage. Because preterm infants are at greater risk for death than term infants, countries with a higher percentage of preterm births tend to have higher infant mortality rates.

Percentage of Adults Aged >18 Years Who Are Current Smokers, by Race/Ethnicity --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 1997–2008

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:29:00 EST

During 1997–2008, the percentage of non-Hispanic white adults who were current smokers decreased by 3.3 percentage points (from 25.3% to 22.0%), the percentage of non-Hispanic black adults who were current smokers decreased by 5.6 percentage points (from 26.8% to 21.2%), and the percentage of Hispanic adults who were current smokers decreased by 4.6 percentage points (from 20.4% to 15.8%). Each year, the percentage of Hispanics who were current smokers was considerably less than the percentage of non-Hispanic whites and non-Hispanic blacks who were current smokers.

Percentage of Adults with Activity Limitations, by Age Group and Type of Limitation --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2008

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:30:00 EST

In 2008, limitations in activities of daily living (ADLs) and limitations in instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) increased with age. Persons aged ¡Ý75 years were approximately three times more likely than persons aged 65-74 years to report ADLs (10.0% versus 3.4%) or IADLs (19.2% versus 6.9%). In addition, persons in each age group were approximately twice as likely to require help with IADLs than with ADLs.

Age-Adjusted Death Rates for the 10 Leading Causes of Death --- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2006 and 2007

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:31:00 EST

The 10 leading causes of death were the same in 2006 and 2007. The rankings also remained the same, with one exception. In 2007, Alzheimer’s disease was the sixth leading cause of death, and diabetes the seventh; the ranks were reversed in 2006. Age-adjusted death rates for six of the 10 leading causes of death declined from 2006 to 2007 (from a decline of 1.8% for malignant neoplasms to a decline of 8.4% for influenza and pneumonia). Only the rate for chronic lower respiratory diseases increased (up by 1.7%). No changes were observed in the rates for Alzheimer’s disease; nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and nephrosis; and septicemia.

Percentage of Adults Aged >= 18 Years Reported to Have Excellent or Very Good Health, by Race --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:32:00 EST

In 2008, 61.5% of U.S. adults had excellent or very good health. The percentage of adults who had excellent or very good health ranged from 42.8% for AI/AN adults to 64.8% for Asian adults. Asian and white adults had higher percentages of excellent or very good health compared with black and AI/AN adults.

Percentage of Children Aged < 18 Years Who Had Excellent or Very Good Health, by Race --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2008

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:33:00 EST

In 2008, 82.5% of U.S. children had excellent or very good health. The percentage of children who had excellent or very good health ranged from 62.6% for AI/AN children to 85.6% for Asian children. Asian and white children had higher percentages of excellent or very good health compared with black and AI/AN children.

Average Life Expectancy at Birth, by Race and Sex --- United States, 2000, 2006, and 2007

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:34:00 EST

In 2007, the average life expectancy at birth for persons born in the United States was 77.9 years, an increase of 1.1 years from 2000 and an increase of 0.2 years from 2006. For black males and females, life expectancy increased by approximately 2 years from 2000 to 2007 and 0.5 years from 2006 to 2007. For white males and females, increases in life expectancy were smaller. Although the gap in life expectancy between white and black populations is narrowing, life expectancy for white males in 2007 (75.8 years) was 5.6 years greater than for black males (70.2) and 3.7 years greater for white females (80.7) than black females (77.0).

Percentage of Adults Aged >= 65 Years Limited in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), by Poverty Ratio and Number of Limitations -- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2003–2007

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:34:00 EST

During 2003–2007, among adults aged >=65 years, the poorest (<100% of the poverty threshold) were approximately twice as likely to need help with ADLs as the least poor (>=300% of the poverty threshold). Older adults were more likely to have 3–6 ADLs than 1–2 ADLs, except for the poorest group where the difference was not statistically significant.

Percentage of Children Aged <18 Years with Selected Allergies, by White, Black, or Asian Race --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2008

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:36:00 EST

In 2008, white children aged <18 years were more likely to have hay fever (10.2%) than black children (7.9%) or Asian children (4.8%). White children also were more likely to have respiratory allergies (11.5%) than Asian children (7.9%). Black children were more likely to have skin allergies (14.9%) than white children (10.2%).

Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults Aged >20 Years, by Race/Ethnicity and Sex --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2003-2006

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:36:00 EST

The age-adjusted percentage of adults aged >20 years who were obese during 2003–2006 varied by race/ethnicity among women, ranging from 53.3% for non-Hispanic black women to 41.8% for Mexican-American women and 31.6% for non-Hispanic white women. Obesity levels were more similar for Mexican-American men (28.8%), non-Hispanic black men (35.0%), and non-Hispanic white men (32.0%). None of the groups had met the Healthy People 2010 target of 15% (objective 19-02).

Average Total Cholesterol Level Among Men and Women Aged 20-74 Years --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 1959-1962 to 2007-2008

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:39:00 EST

From 1959-1962 to 2007-2008, the average total cholesterol level among adults aged 20-74 years declined from 222 mg/dL to 197 mg/dL. The Healthy People 2010 objective to reduce average cholesterol levels below 200 mg/dL was achieved for men in this age group in the 2005-2006 survey and for women in 2007-2008.

Percentage of Adults Aged >=18 Years Who Have Ever Had An Oral Cancer Examination, by Smoking Status and Age Group --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2008

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:40:00 EST

In 2008, 29.4% of adults aged >=18 years had ever had an oral cancer examination in which a doctor, dentist, or other health professional pulled on their tongue or palpated their neck. Adults aged >=40 years were more likely to have ever had an examination than those aged 18-39 years, regardless of smoking status. Those most at risk for oral cancer (current smokers aged >=40 years) were less likely to have ever had an oral cancer examination than former smokers or never smokers.

Percentage of Adults Aged >18 Years Who Engaged in Leisure-Time Strengthening Activities, by Age Group and Sex --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2008

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:41:00 EST

In 2008, approximately 27% of adults participated in leisure-time strengthening activities, an important component of overall physical fitness. Among all age groups except those aged 65–74 years, men were more likely than women to engage in leisure-time strengthening activities. The percentage of men who engaged in leisure-time strengthening activities decreased with age, from 47% at age 18–24 years to 16% at age >=75 years. The percentage of women who engaged in leisure-time strengthening activities decreased with age, from 28% at age 18–24 years to 11% at age >=75 years.

Percentage of Adults with Selected Respiratory Diseases, by Sex --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2007

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:46:00 EST

Among U.S. adults in 2007, larger percentages of women than men had current asthma (9.0% versus 5.4%), hay fever (8.4% versus 6.5%), sinusitis (13.8% versus 9.0%), or chronic bronchitis (4.2% versus 2.4%). However, a greater percentage of men than women had emphysema (1.9% versus 1.4%).

Annual Rate of Nonfatal, Medically Attended Fall Injury Episodes, by Age Group --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2007

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:47:00 EST

During 2007, the annual rate of nonfatal, medically attended fall injury episodes was 43 per 1,000 population. Adults aged >=75 years had higher rates of these episodes compared with persons aged <65 years. Adults aged 45-64 years had lower rates of these episodes compared with children aged <18 years and adults aged >=65 years.

Average Number of Work-Loss Days During the Preceding 12 Months Among Persons Aged 18–64 Years, by Age Group and Sex --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2007

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:48:00 EST

In 2007, U.S. adults who had worked in the past week missed 4.0 days of work on average during the 12 months preceding the interview. Work-loss days increased with age for both men and women. Men aged 18-24 years missed 2.1 days of work, aged 25-44 years missed 3.7 days, and aged 45-64 years missed 4.5 days. Women aged 18-24 years missed 2.6 days of work, aged 25-44 years missed 4.0 days, and aged 45-64 years missed 5.5 days.

Average Annual Rate of Health-Care Visits for Asthma Among Persons with Current Asthma, by Type of Visit, Black/White Race, and Age Group --- United States, 2004-2006

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:48:00 EST

During 2004-2006, the average annual rate of health-care visits among persons with current asthma was lower for blacks aged <17 years (95 per 100 persons) than for whites (113 per 100). However, among adults with current asthma, the rate of health-care visits was higher among blacks (73 per 100) than among whites (60 per 100). For both age groups, rates for physician office and outpatient clinic visits were higher among whites, whereas rates for emergency department visits and hospitalizations were higher among blacks.

Motor-Vehicle Traffic and Poisoning Death Rates, by Age --- United States, 2005-2006

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:49:00 EST

Motor-vehicle traffic and poisoning were the leading causes of injury deaths in the United States during 2005-2006. Motor-vehicle traffic death rates were higher than poisoning death rates among persons aged <=31 years and those aged >=58 years. Poisoning death rates were higher than motor-vehicle traffic death rates among adults aged 34-56 years. During 2005-2006, 92% of poisoning deaths involved drugs.

Percentage of Young Adults Aged 18-29 Years with Selected Chronic Conditions, by Sex --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2005-2007

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:53:00 EST

During 2005–2007, young women aged 18-29 years (17.4%) were more likely to report having at least one of six selected chronic conditions than young men (12.9%) in the same age group. For both young men and young women, asthma, arthritis, and hypertension were the three most common of the six conditions. Greater percentages of women than men reported having asthma, arthritis, or cancer; similar percentages of women and men reported having hypertension or diabetes.

Age-Adjusted Death Rates Per 100,000 Population for the Three Leading Causes of Injury Death --- United States, 1979-2006

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:56:00 EST

Motor-vehicle traffic, poisoning, and firearms were the three leading causes of injury deaths in the United States in 2006. Age-adjusted death rates for motor-vehicle traffic–related deaths and deaths from firearms decreased from 1979 to 2006, whereas the rate for poisoning more than doubled during the same period. From 2005 to 2006, the age-adjusted poisoning death rate increased 13%, whereas motor-vehicle traffic and firearm death rates remained unchanged.

Infant, Neonatal, and Postneonatal Mortality Rates --- United States, 1940-2006

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:56:00 EST

In the United States, the infant mortality rate decreased 86%, from 47.0 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 1940 to 6.7 in 2006. During the same period, the neonatal rate decreased 85%, from 28.8 to 4.5 deaths per 1,000 live births, and the postneonatal rate decreased 88%, from 18.3 to 2.2 deaths per 1,000 live births.

Average Number of Illness or Injury Bed Days During the Preceding 12 Months Among Adults Aged >=18 Years, by Age Group --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2007

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:57:00 EST

In 2007, U.S. adults spent an average of 4.5 days in bed during the 12 months preceding the interview because of illness or injury. On average, adults aged 18–44 years had fewer bed days (3.2) than adults aged 45–64 years (5.7), 65–74 years (5.2), and >=75 years (7.1).

Percentage of Live Births by Cesarean Delivery, by Plurality --- United States, 1996, 2000, and 2006

Fri, 22 May 2009 13:58:00 EST

The percentage of live births by cesarean delivery varies substantially by plurality. In 2006, the percentage was 72.9% for births in twin deliveries and 93.9% for births in triplet and higher order deliveries, compared with 29.6% for singleton births. From 1996 to 2006, the percentage of cesarean deliveries increased 50% for singletons and 37% for twins. The percentage of cesarean deliveries for triplet and higher order deliveries remained high throughout 1996-2006, increasing slightly from 2000 to 2006.

Age-Adjusted Death Rate for Enterocolitis Due to Clostridium difficile, by Race and Sex --- United States, 1999-2006

Fri, 15 May 2009 14:00:00 EST

Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile is an inflammation of the intestines that is predominantly associated with antibiotic use. From 1999 to 2006, the age-adjusted death rate for this disease increased an average of approximately 30% per year for both men and women and the white and black populations. Approximately 90% of deaths occurred in persons aged >=65 years.

Life Expectancy at Age 65 Years, by Sex and Race --- United States, 2000-2006

Fri, 08 May 2009 14:01:00 EST

From 2000 to 2006, the most recent years for which data are available, life expectancy at age 65 years increased by 0.9 year for the overall U.S. population, 1.0 year for white men, 0.7 year for white women, 1.0 year for black men, and 1.1 years for black women.

Rate of Triplet and Higher Order Births, by Age Group of Mother --- United States, 1980-2006

Fri, 01 May 2009 14:02:00 EST

Triplet and higher order births have greater risk for preterm birth, low birthweight, and infant mortality than singleton and twin births. The rate of triplet and higher order births increased approximately 400% overall from 1980 to 1998, with the greatest increases among mothers aged 25-39 years and >=40 years. After peaking in 1998 at 193.5 per 100,000 live births, the overall rate decreased to 153.3 in 2006. This decrease largely resulted from a decrease in the rate among mothers aged 25-39 years, from 276.9 per 100,000 live births in 1998 to 207.8 in 2006. During this period, the rate for mothers aged >=40 years also declined.

Percentage of U.S. Adults Aged >=18 Years Who Are Current Smokers, by Age Group and Race/Ethnicity --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2006-2007

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:03:00 EST

Among persons aged 18-24 and 25-44 years, non-Hispanic white adults were more likely than adults in the other racial/ethnic groups to be current smokers. Among persons aged 45-64 and >=65 years, non-Hispanic black adults were more likely than adults in the other racial/ethnic groups to be current smokers. Non-Hispanic Asians aged 25-64 years were less likely to be current smokers than were adults of the same age group in the other racial/ethnic groups.

Percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Spent on Health Care --- Selected Countries, 2006

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:05:00 EST

In 2006, the United States devoted 15.3% of its GDP to health-care spending (i.e., health goods and services plus health-care infrastructure). Seven other countries devoted >=10% of their GDP to health-care spending: Switzerland, France, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Austria, and Canada. Five countries devoted <7% of their GDP to health-care spending: Czech Republic, Mexico, Korea, Poland, and Turkey.

Birth Rates for Teens Aged 15-19 Years, by Age Group --- United States, 1985-2007

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:06:00 EST

After increasing 23% overall from 1986 to a peak in 1991 and then decreasing 34% by 2005, the birth rate for teens aged 15-19 years increased 5% from 2005 to 2007. Most of this increase occurred in 2006. Increases in birth rates from 2005 to 2007 for teens aged 18-19 years were slightly larger than the increases for teens aged 15-17 years.

Death Rates for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Disease Among Women, by Race and Age Group --- United States, 1987-2005

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:08:00 EST

In 2005, HIV disease was the third leading cause of death for black women aged 25-44 years and the fourth leading cause of death for black women aged 45-54 years. Among all women, HIV disease mortality increased during 1987-1995, then decreased until 1998. From 1998 to 2005, HIV disease mortality for black women aged 25-44 years decreased to 20.7 deaths per 100,000 population in 2005, and the rate for black women aged 45-54 years increased to 27.9 deaths per 100,000. Death rates for white women in these age groups were less than one tenth those for black women in 2005.

Percentage of Adults Aged >=25 Years Who Reported Regular Leisure-Time Physical Activity, by Education Level --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 1997 and 2007

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:10:00 EST

In 1997 and 2007, the percentage of adults aged >=25 years who reported regular leisure-time physical activity increased with level of education. In 2007, persons with a college degree or more were nearly three times as likely to report regular leisure-time physical activity (43.4%) as those who did not complete high school (14.9%). However, regardless of education level, from 1997 to 2007 no progress was made toward meeting the Healthy People 2010 target of 50% of persons reporting regular leisure-time physical activity (objective 22-2).

Percentage of Adults Aged 20-64 Years with Periodontitis, by Smoking Status and Sex --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 1988-1994 and 1999-2004

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:11:00 EST

Although the overall prevalence of moderate and severe periodontitis declined substantially among adults aged 20-64 years, from nearly 10% during 1988-1994 to 5% during 1999-2004, current smokers continued to be nearly five times as likely to have periodontitis compared with nonsmokers. Approximately 19% of current smokers had periodontitis during 1988-1994, compared with 4% of nonsmokers. The prevalence of periodontitis decreased substantially for all adults regardless of smoking status to 11% for smokers and 2% for nonsmokers during 1999-2004. Likewise, periodontitis decreased regardless of sex, and men remained twice as likely to have periodontitis as women.

Percentage of Adults Aged 35-44 Years with No Permanent Tooth Loss from Disease, by Race/Ethnicity and Sex --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 1988-1994 and 1999-2004

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:13:00 EST

The proportion of adults who have never had a permanent tooth extracted because of dental caries or periodontal disease has nearly reached the Healthy People 2010 target of 40% (objective 21-3), increasing from 30% during 1988-1994 to 38% during 1999-2004. Although still furthest from the target percentage, tooth retention among non-Hispanic blacks improved the most compared with Mexican Americans and non-Hispanic whites, increasing from approximately 12% during 1988-1994 to approximately 27% during 1999-2004. Although tooth retention was similar among females (31%) and males (29%) during 1988-1994, males significantly exceeded the Healthy People 2010 target during 1999-2004, increasing 14 percentage points to 43%. In contrast, the observed 3% increase in tooth retention for females was not statistically significant from 1988-1994 to 1999-2004.

Percentage of Adults Aged 20–29 Years with Genital Herpes Infection, by Race/Ethnicity --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 1988-1994, 1999-2002, and 2003-2006

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:15:00 EST

The percentage of adults aged 20-29 years with genital herpes infection decreased from 17% during 1988-1994 to 10% during 2003-2006, below the Healthy People 2010 target of 14% (objective 25-4). Rates of genital herpes infection among non-Hispanic blacks were significantly higher than rates among non-Hispanic whites and Mexican Americans.

Fetal Mortality Rates, by Period of Gestation --- United States, 1990-2005

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:16:00 EST

In 2005, the fetal mortality rate in the United States was 6.2 fetal deaths of >=20 weeks' gestation per 1,000 live births and fetal deaths. From 1990 to 2003, the rate declined 17% because of a decrease in late fetal deaths (>=28 weeks’ gestation); the fetal mortality rate for 20-27 weeks’ gestation did not decline. From 2003 to 2005, the rate did not decline for either gestational age grouping.

Percentage of Adults Aged >=18 Years Who Had Ever Been Tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), by Age Group and Sex --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2007

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:17:00 EST

In 2007, overall, 36.6% of adults aged >=18 years reported ever being tested for HIV. For both men and women, the percentage of persons who ever had an HIV test was highest among adults aged 25-34 years and 35-44 years and lowest among adults aged >=65 years. The percentages who had ever had an HIV test were higher for women than men in age groups 35-44 years and below, not significantly different for men and women at ages 45-64 years, and higher for men than women at ages >=65 years.

Percentage of Children Aged 2-4 Years Who Ever Had Caries in Primary Teeth, by Race/Ethnicity and Sex --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 1988-1994 and 1999-2004

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:18:00 EST

The proportion of young children who ever had dental caries in their primary teeth increased from 18% during 1988–1994 to 24% during 1999–2004, moving away from the Healthy People 2010 target of 11% (objective 21-1a). During 1999–2004, a higher percentage of Mexican-American children (35%) had dental caries than non-Hispanic black (26%) and non-Hispanic white (20%) children.

Mean Percentage Body Fat, by Age Group and Sex --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 1999-2004

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:19:00 EST

During 1999-2004, females had higher mean percentage body fat than males at all ages. Male/female differences were smallest at age 8-11 years (3.9 percentage points) but increased to 12.0 percentage points at age 16-19 years. In males, mean percentage body fat ranged from 22.9% at age 16-19 years to 30.9% at age 60-79 years. In females, mean percentage body fat ranged from 32.0% at age 8-11 years to 42.4% at age 60-79 years.

Percentage of Small-for-Gestational-Age Births, by Race and Hispanic Ethnicity --- United States, 2005

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:32:00 EST

Infants born small for their gestational age (SGA) are at increased risk for neonatal distress, permanent deficits in growth and neurocognitive development, and mortality. Information from U.S. birth certificates for 2005 (the most recent year for which such information is available) shows that a greater percentage of non-Hispanic black women gave birth to an SGA infant (17%), followed by Asian/Pacific Islander women (14%). Hispanic, American Indian/Alaska Native, and non-Hispanic white women were the least likely to have given birth to an SGA infant (9%–10%).

Percentage of Adults Aged >=18 Years Who Consumed Five or More Alcoholic Drinks in 1 Day at Least Once in the Preceding Year, by Sex and Age Group --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2007

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:43:00 EST

Overall, 20.4% of adults aged >=18 years had five or more alcoholic drinks in 1 day at least once in the preceding year. For both men and women, the percentage decreased with age. In all four age groups, men were substantially more likely than women to have had five or more drinks in 1 day at least once in the preceding year.

Health Status Among Persons Aged >=25 Years, by Education Level -- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2007

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:49:00 EST

The percentage of adults aged >=25 years whose health was reported as excellent or very good increased with increased levels of education. Persons with a bachelor's degree or higher (73.1%) were nearly twice as likely to be reported as being in excellent or very good health as persons with less than a high school diploma (37.9%). Persons with less than a high school diploma were most likely to be reported as being in fair or poor health.

Percentage of Large-for-Gestational-Age Births, by Race or Hispanic Ethnicity -- United States, 2005

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:50:00 EST

Infants born large for their gestational age (LGA) are at increased risk for birth complications, such as obstructed labor, and for obesity later in life. Information from U.S. birth certificates for 2005 shows that a greater percentage of American Indian/Alaska Native women gave birth to an LGA infant (12%), followed by white (10%) and Hispanic women (9%). Black and Asian/Pacific Islander women were least likely to have given birth to an LGA infant (6%).

Percentage of Deaths from Leading Causes Among Teens Aged 15-19 Years -- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2005

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:50:00 EST

In 2005, a total of 13,073 deaths occurred among teens aged 15-19 years. The leading cause of death in this age group was unintentional injury, accounting for 48.3% of the deaths. Homicide accounted for 15.1% of the deaths and suicide for 11.8%, followed by cancer (5.3%), heart disease (2.8%), and congenital anomalies (1.8%).

Death Rate Among Teens Aged 15-19 Years, by Sex --- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1985-2005

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:51:00 EST

During 1985-2005, death rates among all teens aged 15-19 years declined substantially, from a high of 88.7 deaths per 100,000 population in 1991 to 65.0 in 2005. This decline resulted primarily from a 28% decrease in the death rate for males aged 15-19 years during that period. In 2005, a total of 13,703 deaths occurred among all teens aged 15-19 years.

Percentage of Children Aged 5-17 Years Who Missed No Days of School Because of Illness or Injury During the Preceding 12 Months, by Race -- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2007

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:52:00 EST

In 2007, an estimated three out of 10 U.S. school children (aged 5-17 years) did not miss a day of school because of illness or injury during the preceding 12 months. Asian children were less likely to miss school days because of illness or injury than black children, white children, or American Indian/Alaska Native children. Approximately 4% of children missed 11 or more days of school.

Percentage of Adults Aged >=20 Years Who Said They Tried to Lose Weight During the Preceding 12 Months, by Age Group and Sex --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2005-2006

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:55:00 EST

During 2005–2006, 47.1% of adults aged >=20 years said they tried to lose weight during the preceding 12 months. More women (57.0%) than men (36.9%) reported weight loss attempts. A greater percentage of women aged 40–59 years tried to lose weight (65.9%) than women aged 20–39 years (58.2%) or >=60 years (41.6%).

Percentage of Injury Deaths for Which Death Was Pronounced Outside of a Hospital, by Leading Mechanism of Injury Death --- United States, 2005

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:56:00 EST

In 2005, 62% of all injury deaths occurred outside of a hospital. Seventy-five percent of persons who died as a result of poisoning or firearm-related injuries, compared with 32% of persons who died from falls, died outside of a hospital.

Percentage of Adults Who Are Obese, by Type of Difficulty or Limitation --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2001-2005

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:56:00 EST

During 2001–2005, the prevalence of obesity was greater among adults with movement (33%), emotional (33%), seeing or hearing (27%), or cognitive (27%) difficulties and among those with any complex activity limitation (32%) than among adults with no disabilities (19%).

Percentage of Persons Aged >=12 Years with Depression, by Race/Ethnicity and Poverty Status --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2005-2006

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:57:00 EST

During 2005-2006, overall, non-Hispanic blacks had higher rates of depression (8.0%) than non-Hispanic whites (4.8%). Among persons living below the poverty level, non-Hispanic whites had higher rates of depression (18.0%) than Mexican-Americans (7.6%). Non-Hispanic blacks and non-Hispanic whites living below the poverty level had higher rates of depression than those with higher incomes, whereas rates of depression in Mexican-Americans did not vary by poverty status.

Percentage of Adults Who Were Current Smokers, by Type of Difficulty or Limitation --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2001-2005

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:59:00 EST

During 2001-2005, the percentage of adults who were current smokers was greater among those with emotional (43%), cognitive (27%), movement (24%), and seeing or hearing (23%) difficulties and among those with complex activity limitations (26%) than among adults with no disabilities (20%).

Rates of Cesarean Deliveries --- Selected Countries, 2005

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:59:00 EST

In 2005, cesarean deliveries accounted for more than 25% of all live births in 12 industrialized countries, including the United States (30%). Nearly 40% of births were by cesarean delivery in Italy and Mexico. The Netherlands had the lowest rate of cesarean deliveries (14%), and four of the six lowest rates were in Nordic countries.

Percentage of Adults Aged >=18 Years Who Used Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), by Selected Diseases and Conditions and Sex --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2007

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:00:00 EST

In 2007, approximately 38% of adults aged >=18 years reported using CAM during the preceding 12 months. Women (43%) were more likely than men (34%) to use CAM, and men and women differed in their use of CAM for certain conditions. Women were more likely than men to use CAM for neck pain, arthritis, and anxiety; men were more likely than women to use CAM to reduce cholesterol.

Percentage of Children Aged 6-17 Years with Learning Disability (LD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), by Birthweight --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2004-2006

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:01:00 EST

During 2004-2006, the prevalence of diagnosed LD, both with and without ADHD, was greater among children with low birthweight than among children without low birthweight. Approximately 8% of children with low birthweight had ever been diagnosed with LD without ADHD compared with approximately 5% of children without low birthweight. The prevalence of diagnosed ADHD without LD was not associated with a child's birthweight.

Preterm-Related Infant Mortality Rates, by Race/Ethnicity of Mother --- United States, 2000 and 2005

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:02:00 EST

From 2000 to 2005, preterm-related infant mortality rates increased significantly (p<0.05) for the total population and for non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Mexican women. In 2005, preterm-related infant mortality rates were approximately three times higher for non-Hispanic black women (6.26) and nearly twice as high for Puerto Rican woman (3.44) compared with rates for non-Hispanic white women (1.84). Rates for American Indian/Alaska Native, Mexican, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Central and South American women were similar to the rate for non-Hispanic white women. In 2005, 36.5% of all infant deaths in the United States were attributed to preterm-related causes.

Age-Adjusted Death Rates by Race and Sex --- United States, 2006

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:03:00 EST

In 2006, age-adjusted death rates were higher for males (924.6 per 100,000 population) than females (657.8 per 100,000 population) overall and within black and white populations. By race, death rates were higher for blacks than for whites.

Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Diabetes, by Race and Sex --- United States, 1979-2006

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:03:00 EST

Age-adjusted death rates for diabetes declined for whites and blacks from 2005 to 2006. This was the biggest drop in the diabetes death rate since 1999. The rate for black males, however, has generally increased and first surpassed the rate for black females in 2001.

Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Disease, by Race and Sex --- United States, 1987-2006

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:10:00 EST

The age-adjusted death rate for HIV disease declined by 6.7% for black males and 5.6% for white males from 2005 to 2006. The rate did not change for black females, but the low rate for white females further declined by 12.5% to 0.7 per 100,000 in 2006. After a period of steady increase from 1987 to 1995, HIV disease mortality peaked for white males in 1994, for white females in 1995, and for black males and females in 1995. Subsequently, the death rate for HIV disease decreased an average of 30.5% per year for the white population and 26.3% for the black population through 1998, with smaller decreases noted through 2006.

Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Cancer, by Race and Sex --- United States, 1979-2006

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:11:00 EST

The age-adjusted death rate for cancer continued to decline for both white and black populations from 2005 to 2006. Rates peaked in 1990 and from 1990 to 2006 declined 19.9% for white males, 11.7% for white females, 28.4% for black males, and 14.9% for black females.

Age-Adjusted Rates of Death from Heart Disease, by Race and Sex --- United States, 1979-2006

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:12:00 EST

Since 1979, age-adjusted rates of death from heart disease have declined significantly among blacks and whites for both men and women. Death rates remain highest for black males and lowest for white females, although differences by race and sex have narrowed in recent years. From 2005 to 2006, rates of death from heart disease declined 7.4% for black females, 5.8% for white females, 5.4% for white males, and 3.8% for black males.

Percentage of Adults With Symptoms of Serious Psychological Distress, by Age Group and Sex --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2007

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:12:00 EST

In 2007, among all adults >=18 years, women were significantly more likely than men to have experienced symptoms of serious psychological distress during the past 30 days. By age group, adults aged 45-64 years were more likely than adults aged >=65 years to have experienced these symptoms. Overall, approximately 3% of the U.S. adult population had experienced symptoms of serious psychological distress during the past 30 days.

Percentage of Adults Aged >=65 Years Who Ever Received a Pneumococcal Vaccination, by Sex, Age Group, and Race/Ethnicity --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2007

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:13:00 EST

In 2007, approximately 58% of adults aged >=65 years had ever received a pneumococcal vaccination. In this population, statistically significant differences by sex, age group, and race/ethnicity were observed. Women were more likely than men to have ever received a pneumococcal vaccination. Adults aged >=75 years were more likely to have ever received a pneumococcal vaccination compared with adults aged 65-74 years. Non-Hispanic white adults aged >=65 years were more likely than Hispanic and non-Hispanic black adults in that age group to have received the vaccination.

Percentage Change in Death Rates for Leading Causes of Unintentional Injury, by Mechanism of Injury --- United States, 1999 to 2005

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:14:00 EST

From 1999 to 2005, the age-adjusted unintentional injury death rate increased 10.5% overall, from 35.3 per 100,000 population to 39.0. The increase resulted primarily from a 79.6% increase in the death rate for poisoning (including drug overdose) from 4.4 per 100,000 population to 7.9, and a 33.3% increase in the death rate for falls from 4.8 per 100,000 population to 6.4.

Age-Adjusted Death Rates for the Five Leading Causes of Death --- United States, 2001-2006

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:15:00 EST

During 2001-2006, heart disease and cancer were the leading causes of death in the United States, accounting for nearly half of all deaths each year. During this period, the age-adjusted death rate for heart disease declined 19.5%, from 247.8 per 100,000 standard population to 199.4, and the age-adjusted cancer death rate declined 7.8%, from 196.0 to 180.8. Changes in the other leading causes of death were less pronounced.

Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged >=40 Years with Diagnosed Diabetes Who Have Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c), Total Blood Cholesterol, and Blood Pressure Under Control, by Race/Ethnicity --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2003-2006

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:15:00 EST

During 2003-2006, non-Hispanic white adults aged >=40 years with diabetes were more likely than their non-Hispanic black and Mexican-American counterparts to have HbA1c controlled to the recommended level. No statistically significant differences were observed by race/ethnicity in the percentage of adults aged >=40 years with diabetes whose total blood cholesterol and blood pressure were controlled to recommended levels.

Percentage of Persons with Activity Limitation Caused by a Chronic Condition, by Poverty Level Status and Race/Ethnicity --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2006

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:24:00 EST

In 2006, persons who had less than a high school diploma were more than twice as likely as persons who had a bachelor's degree or higher to be limited in their usual activities because of one or more chronic conditions. At lower education levels (less than a high school diploma or a high school or GED diploma), women were more likely than men to be limited in usual activities. At higher education levels, no significant difference in limitation was observed between men and women.

Percentage of Adults Aged >25 Years with Limitation of Activity Caused by One or More Chronic Conditions, by Education Level and Sex --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2006

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:16:00 EST

Percentage of Persons with Activity Limitation Caused by a Chronic Condition, by Poverty Level Status and Race/Ethnicity --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2006

Fri, 30 May 2008 15:25:00 EST

In 2006, persons with lower family incomes were more likely to report activity limitation because of a chronic condition than persons with higher family incomes. Among persons at the lowest income level, non-Hispanic whites (25.7%) were more likely to report limitations than non-Hispanic blacks (22.5%) and Hispanics (15.7%).

Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged >=20 Years with Hypertension, by Poverty Level --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2003-2006

Fri, 23 May 2008 15:25:00 EST

The percentage of U.S. adults with hypertension was associated with income, with those at the lowest income level more likely to have hypertension than those in the highest income group.

Percentage of Women Aged >=25 Years Who Had a Papanicolaou (Pap) Smear Test During the Preceding 3 Years, by Age Group and Education Level --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2005

Fri, 16 May 2008 15:26:00 EST

The likelihood of having a Pap smear test during the preceding 3 years increased with education level in each of the age groups. Overall, older women were less likely to be tested; the lowest rate (46.1%) was among women aged >=65 years who had not completed high school. Nine out of 10 women aged 25-44 years with some college or more reported having a Pap smear test during the preceding 3 years, the highest rate of any group.

Percentage of Adults Reporting Joint Pain or Stiffness, --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2006

Fri, 02 May 2008 15:27:00 EST

During 2006, approximately 30% of adults reported experiencing some type of joint pain during the preceding 30 days. Knee pain was reported by 18% of respondents, followed by pain in the shoulder (9%), finger (7%), and hip (7%). Joint pain can be caused by osteoarthritis, injury, prolonged abnormal posture, or repetitive motion.

Percentage of Asian Adults Reporting Fair or Poor Health, by Asian Subpopulation --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2004-2006

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:28:00 EST

During 2004-2006, approximately 9% of Asian adults reported being in fair or poor health, compared with higher rates among blacks (20%), American Indian/Alaska Natives (18%), Hispanics (17%), and whites (11%). Among Asian subpopulations, the percentage reporting fair or poor health ranged from 5% among Japanese adults to 19% among Vietnamese adults.

Percentage of Asian Adults Who Reported Moderate or Heavier Drinking, by Asian Subpopulation --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2004-2006

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:29:00 EST

During 2004-2006, Asian adults had the lowest percentage of current moderate or heavier drinkers (9%), when compared with whites (22%), American Indian/Alaska Natives (15%), Hispanics (13%), and blacks (12%). However, the percentage of moderate or heavier drinkers varied substantially among Asian subpopulations: Japanese (14%), Korean (10%), Filipino (9%), Chinese (7%), Vietnamese (6%), and Asian Indian (6%).

Infant, Neonatal, and Postneonatal Annual Mortality Rates --- United States, 1940-2005

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:29:00 EST

From 1940 to 2005 (most recent data available), infant, nenonatal, and postneonatal annual mortality rates in the United States declined substantially. The infant mortality rate decreased 85%, from 47 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 1940 to 6.87 in 2005. During the same period, substantial changes also occurred in the neonatal rate, which decreased 84%, from 28.8 to 4.54 deaths per 1,000 live births, and the postneonatal rate, which decreased 87%, from 18.3 to 2.34 deaths per 1,000 live births.

Life Expectancy Ranking at Birth, by Sex --- Selected Countries and Territories, 2004

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:30:00 EST

In 2004, life expectancy at birth ranged from a low of 59.1 years for the Russian male population to a high of 85.6 years for the female population of Japan. In the United States, life expectancy for men (75.2 years) ranked 25th out of 37 countries and territories and 23rd for women (80.4 years). Japan and Hong Kong were the countries with the highest life expectancy, whereas the countries of Eastern Europe (e.g., Russian Federation, Romania, and Bulgaria) reported the lowest life expectancy.

Percentage of Women Who Gained <15 Pounds During Pregnancy, by Age Group and Race/Ethnicity of Mother --- United States, 2005

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:31:00 EST

The recommended amount of weight gain during pregnancy is based on a woman's height and prepregnancy weight. Maternal weight gain of <15 pounds is not recommended for women having a singleton birth, regardless of the woman's height and prepregnancy weight. Inadequate weight gain has been associated with an increased risk for intrauterine growth retardation, low birthweight, and perinatal mortality. In 2005, overall, 10% of mothers of term singletons gained <15 pounds. Differences by age and race/ethnicity were substantial. For all racial/ethnic groups, inadequate weight gain increased with age. Non-Hispanic black women of all ages were more likely than non-Hispanic white and Hispanic women to gain <15 pounds during pregnancy.

Mean Gestational Age, by Plurality --- United States, 2005

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:32:00 EST

Shorter gestation is associated with poorer birth outcomes, long-term morbidity, and higher infant mortality rates. The risk for shorter gestation is greater with multiple births than singleton births. In 2005, the mean gestational age for singletons was 38.7 weeks, compared with 35.2 weeks for twins, 31.9 weeks for triplets, 29.8 weeks for quadruplets, and 27.4 weeks for quintuplets and higher.

Percentage of Adults Aged >=18 Years Who Reported an Average of <6 Hours of Sleep per 24-Hour Period, by Sex and Age Group --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 1985 and 2006

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:33:00 EST

From 1985 to 2006, the percentage of men and women who reported an average of <6 hours of sleep per 24-hour period increased in all age groups. In 2006, for both men and women, the percentage of respondents reporting <6 hours of sleep per 24-hour period was highest among those aged 30-44 years and 45-64 years. The National Sleep Foundation recommends 7-9 hours of sleep per 24-hour period for adults

Mean Serum Total Cholesterol Level Among Adults Aged >=20 Years, by Sex --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), United States, 1999-2000 to 2005-2006

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:34:00 EST

From 1999-2000 to 2005-2006, the mean age-adjusted serum total cholesterol level for all U.S. adults aged >=20 years declined significantly from 204 mg/dL to 199 mg/dL. The level among men decreased from 203 mg/dL to 195 mg/dL and among women decreased from 205 to 201 mg/dL. The Healthy People 2010 objective to reduce mean serum cholesterol levels among adults to <200 mg/dL (objective 12-14) was met in 2005-2006 for the overall adult population aged >20 years and for men but not for women.

Percentage of Women Who Gained >40 Pounds During Pregnancy, by Race/Ethnicity of Mother --- United States, 1990, 2000, and 2005

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:36:00 EST

Since 1989, data on weight gain of women during pregnancy have been collected on U.S. birth certificates. Weight gain of >40 pounds during pregnancy is not recommended for women having a singleton birth, regardless of the woman's height and prepregnancy weight. Excessive weight gain is associated with greater risk for gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and other adverse conditions during pregnancy and complications of delivery for both mother and infant. From 1990 to 2005, the percentage of women overall who gained >40 pounds increased from 15% to 20%; the percentage who gained >40 pounds also increased among non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, and Hispanic women. Non-Hispanic white women were more likely than non-Hispanic black and Hispanic women to gain >40 pounds during pregnancy in 1990, 2000, and 2005.

Estimated Percentage of Office-Based Physicians Using Selected Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Features --- National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, United States, 2006

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:37:00 EST

In 2006, approximately 29.2% of office-based physicians reported that they used an EMR system, and use of specific EMR features varied substantially. EMR features providing clinical reminders for guideline-based interventions or screening tests (13.1%) and public health reporting (6.6%) were used less than other features. Only 12.4% of physicians used EMR systems with all four of the features considered necessary for a minimally functional system (i.e., systems allowing for computerized orders for prescriptions, computerized orders for tests, electronic viewing of test results, and electronic viewing of clinical notes).

Percentage of Nursing Home Facilities Using Certain Strategies to Encourage Influenza Vaccination of Their Employees, by Strategy Used --- National Nursing Home Survey, United States, 2004

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:38:00 EST

In 2004, the majority (63%) of nursing homes reported <60% employees had received an influenza shot last influenza season. In 2004, nursing homes used different strategies to promote influenza vaccination among employees. Three of these strategies (offering free vaccinations, furloughing employees with influenza-like illness, and requiring proof of vaccination) were significantly associated with staff influenza vaccination rates >60%. Only 1% of surveyed facilities did not use at least one of the strategies.

Spina Bifida and Anencephaly Rates --- United States, 1991, 1995, 2000, and 2005

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:39:00 EST

Neural tube defects (NTDs) are serious birth defects of the brain (anencephaly) and spine (spina bifida). Since 1992, a national health recommendation has called for women of childbearing age in the United States to consume 400 µg of folic acid daily to reduce their risk for having a pregnancy affected by NTDs. The spina bifida rate per 100,000 live births declined 25% from 1995 to 2000 and 13% from 2000 to 2005. The anencephaly rate declined 36% from 1991 to 1995 and was unchanged from 1995 to 2005.

Life Expectancy at Birth, by Race and Sex --- United States, 1970-2005

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:39:00 EST

Life expectancy at birth reached a record high of 77.9 years in 2005 for the total U.S. population. Disparities in life expectancy at birth remain among the race/sex populations, although all populations have had increases in life expectancy during the past decade.

Estimated Percentage of Women Aged >=40 Years Who Received a Mammogram During the Preceding 2 Years, by Poverty Status --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2005

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 07:46:00 EST

In 2005, approximately 67% of women aged >=40 years reported they had received a mammogram during the preceding 2 years. This percentage increased with household income level and ranged from 49% for women categorized as poor to 72% for women categorized as nonpoor.

Fetal Mortality Rates, by Race/Ethnicity of Mother --- United States, 2004

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 07:47:00 EST

In 2004, a total of 25,655 fetal deaths at >20 weeks gestation were reported in the United States, nearly as many as infant deaths (27,860). The U.S. fetal mortality rate was 6.20 per 1,000 live births and fetal deaths. The fetal mortality rate for non-Hispanic black women (11.25) was approximately twice the rates for non-Hispanic white (4.98), American Indian/Alaska Native (5.84), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.77), and Hispanic women (5.43).

Percentage of Infant Deaths from Preterm-Related Causes, by Race/Ethnicity --- United States, 2000 and 2004

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:50:00 EST

The percentage of infant deaths from preterm-related causes increased from 34.6% in 2000 to 36.5% in 2004. Nearly half (46.3%) of the deaths of infants of non-Hispanic black mothers were preterm related in 2004, compared with 32.1% of the deaths of infants of non-Hispanic white mothers and 33.4% of the deaths of infants of Hispanic mothers. During 2000-2004, the percentage of infants born preterm increased in the United States, from 11.6% of all births in 2000 to 12.5% in 2004.

Estimated Percentage of Adults Aged >=18 Years With Asthma, by Sex and Race/Ethnicity --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2006

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:51:00 EST

In 2006, among Hispanic, non-Hispanic black, and non-Hispanic white adults, women were more likely than men to have asthma. Overall, Hispanics were less likely than non-Hispanic whites and non-Hispanic blacks to have asthma.

Estimated Percentage of Patients Aged >=45 Years Who Received Exercise Counseling from Their Primary-Care Physicians, by Sex and Age Group --- National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey and National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, United States, 2003-2005

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 07:52:00 EST

During 2003-2005, among separate age groups of male and female patients aged >=45 years, men aged 45-54 years were most likely (22.1%) to receive exercise counseling from their primary-care physician. Women aged >=75 years were least likely (9.2%) to receive exercise counseling. For both men and women, the percentage of patients who received exercise counseling generally decreased as patient age increased.

Infant Mortality Rates for 10 Leading Causes of Infant Death --- United States, 2005

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:53:00 EST

The three leading causes of infant mortality (congenital malformations, disorders related to short gestation and low birthweight, and sudden infant death syndrome) accounted for approximately 43% of all infant deaths in the United States in 2005.

Age-Adjusted Death Rates, by Race and Sex --- United States, 2005

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:54:00 EST

In 2005, black males had the highest age-adjusted death rate compared with females, white males, and all races. The higher rate for black males reflects higher death rates for most of the leading causes of death.

Estimated Percentage of Adults with Daily Activity Limitations, by Age Group and Type of Limitation --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2006

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 07:56:00 EST

In 2006, adults aged >75 years were nearly three times as likely as those aged 65-74 years to require the help of another person in performing activities of daily living (e.g., eating, dressing, or bathing) and instrumental activities of daily living (e.g., household chores or shopping).

Percentage of Deaths from Malignant Neoplasms, by Sex and Type of Cancer --- United States, 2004

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:56:00 EST

In 2004, lung cancer was the leading cause of death from cancer both for men (31.3% of all cancer deaths among men) and women (25.6% of all cancer deaths among women). The second leading cause for women was breast cancer (15.3%) and for men was prostate cancer (10.1%). Colon cancer was the third leading cause of death from cancer both for men (9.4%) and women (10.1%).

Estimated Percentage of Students Who Missed School During the Preceding 12 Months Because of Illness or Injury, by Number of Days Missed --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2006

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 07:57:00 EST

In 2006, an estimated 29% of students aged 5-17 years never missed a day of school during the preceding 12 months because of illness or injury. The majority (56%) missed 1-5 days, 10% missed 6-10 days, and 5% missed >=11 days of school.

Death Rates from Poisoning, by State --- United States, 2004

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 07:58:00 EST

In 2004, poisoning became the second leading cause of death by injury in the United States following motor-vehicle traffic deaths. The state age-adjusted poisoning death rate ranged from 4.6 to 19.4 per 100,000 population. States with the highest rates included West Virginia (19.4), New Mexico (18.4), Utah (17.7), and Nevada (17.3). Nine of ten poisoning deaths were caused by drugs, 7% by inhalation of gases and vapors, 1% by alcohol, and 1% by other substances. Poisoning deaths included deaths classified as unintentional (69%), suicides (19%), deaths of undetermined intent (11%), and homicides (0.3%).

Percentage of Persons with Untreated Dental Caries, by Age Group and Poverty Status --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), United States, 2001-2004

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:58:00 EST

During 2001-2004, poor persons were at least twice as likely as nonpoor persons to have untreated dental caries, regardless of age group. In each age group, persons categorized as near poor also were more likely than nonpoor persons to have untreated caries.

Prevalence of HPV Infection Among Sexually Active Females Aged 14-59 Years, by Age Group --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2003-2004

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 07:59:00 EST

Among sexually active females (i.e., 57% of females aged 14-19 years and 97% of those aged 20-59 years), the prevalence of HPV infection was highest for those in the youngest age groups (i.e., approximately 40% in those aged 14-19 years and 50% in those aged 20-24 years). Prevalence declined substantially after age 24 years.

Prevalence of Complete Tooth Loss Among Older Adults, By Age Group and Federal Poverty Level (FPL) --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988-1994 and 1999-2004

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 08:00:00 EST

The prevalence of complete tooth loss (edentulism) was significantly lower (p<0.05, by t test) for adults with a family income of >200% FPL compared with those in lower income groups. The prevalence of edentulism decreased between 1988-1994 and 1999-2004 for those in the 100%-199% and >200% FPL groups but not for those in the <=100% FPL group.

Percentage of Adults Aged >18 Years Who Reported Ever Being Tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), by Sex and Race/Ethnicity --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2006

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 08:01:00 EST

Among both men and women, non-Hispanic blacks (51.6% of men and 53.5% of women) were more likely to report ever being tested for HIV than Hispanics (35.7% of men and 46.1% of women) and non-Hispanic whites (30.5% of men and 33.5% of women). Overall, women (37.8%) were more likely than men (33.7%) to report ever being tested for HIV.

Percentage of Adults Aged >=18 Years Who Reported Some Form of Arthritis or a Related Condition, by Sex and Race/Ethnicity --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2006

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:02:00 EST

In 2006, women were more likely than men to report having some form of arthritis or a related condition. The prevalence was higher for non-Hispanic white men (19.7%) than non-Hispanic black men (16.4%) and Hispanic men (11.0%). Non-Hispanic black women (25.2%) and non-Hispanic white women (24.2%) had comparable prevalence, but both groups of women were more likely to report having some form of arthritis or a related condition than Hispanic women (18.3%).

Percentage Distribution of Hospitalizations for Types of Respiratory Diseases Among Children Aged <15 Years --- National Hospital Discharge Survey, United States, 2005

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 08:05:00 EST

In 2005, approximately one fourth of the 2.4 million hospitalizations for children aged <15 years were for respiratory diseases, the largest category of hospitalization diagnoses in this age group. Of these, 31% were for pneumonia, 25% for asthma, 25% for acute bronchitis and bronchiolitis, and 19% for other respiratory diseases, including croup and chronic disease of tonsils and adenoids.

Rate of Hospitalizations for Coronary Atherosclerosis and Acute Myocardial Infarction (MI), by Year --- National Hospital Discharge Survey, United States, 1996-2005

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 08:06:00 EST

During 1996-2005, the hospitalization rate per 10,000 population decreased 25% for acute MI (from 30.8 to 23.1 hospitalizations) and 15% for coronary atherosclerosis (from 38.9 to 33.2).

Suicide and Homicide Rates Among Adults Aged >=18 Years, by Age Group --- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2002-2004

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 08:07:00 EST

During 2002-2004, the average annual suicide rate (14.2 per 100,000 population) was nearly twice as high as the rate of death by homicide (7.2 per 100,000 population) for adults aged >=18 years. The suicide rate was higher than the homicide rate for all age groups except persons aged 18-24 years. The difference between the suicide and homicide rates among groups aged >=25 years increased with age; persons aged >=85 years were eight times as likely to die from suicide as homicide.

Percentage Distribution of Blood Pressure Categories Among Adults Aged >=18 Years, by Race/Ethnicity --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 1999-2004

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:08:00 EST

Blood pressure category varied substantially by race/ethnicity. Mexican Americans and non-Hispanic whites were more likely to have normal blood pressure compared with non-Hispanic blacks. Conversely, higher percentages of non-Hispanic blacks had hypertension stage 1 and hypertension stage 2 compared with non-Hispanic whites and Mexican Americans.

Annual Diabetes Rate Among Patients Discharged from Hospitals, by Year and Age Group --- National Hospital Discharge Survey, United States, 1988-2005

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:09:00 EST

The rate of diabetes among patients aged >=65 years who were discharged from hospitals was significantly higher than that for any other age group and increased approximately 50% during 1988-2005. The rate increased approximately 56% for patients aged 15-44 years and 29% for those aged 45-64 years during this period. The rate for patients aged <15 years did not change.

Estimated Percentage of Persons Who Delayed or Did Not Receive Medical Care During the Preceding Year Because of Cost, by Respondent-Assessed Health Status --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2005

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 08:10:00 EST

In 2005, approximately 7% of persons (21.7 million) delayed medical care during the preceding year because of worry about the cost, and another 5% (15.2 million) did not receive needed medical care because they could not afford it. Persons whose health was assessed as fair or poor were four to five times as likely as persons whose health was assessed as excellent or very good to delay or not receive needed medical care because of cost.

Assistance Used to Quit Smoking by Adults Aged >=18 Years During the Preceding 2 Years, by Type --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2005

Fri, 25 May 2007 08:11:00 EST

Although many types of assistance to quit smoking are available, support from family and friends (25.9%) and nicotine patches (15.5%) were the most commonly used types in 2005. Other types used less frequently were prescription pills (7.4%); nicotine gum (6.7%); nasal sprays, inhalers, or lozenges (3.7%); and books, pamphlets, or videos (3.6%).

Respondent-Assessed Health Status Among Persons Aged >=25 Years, by Education Level --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2005

Fri, 11 May 2007 08:34:00 EST

The percentage of adults aged >=25 years whose health was reported as excellent or very good increased with education level. Persons with a bachelor's degree or higher (74.9%) were nearly twice as likely to be reported having excellent or very good health than persons with less than a high school diploma (39.8%). Persons with less than a high school diploma were most likely to be reported having fair or poor health.

Percentage of Hospitals with Staff Members Trained to Respond to Selected Terrorism-Related Diseases or Exposures --- National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, United States, 2003-2004

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 08:34:00 EST

During 2003-2004, the percentage of hospitals with emergency department staff members with bioterrorism-preparedness training for certain related diseases or exposures varied from 52.3% for hemorrhagic fever to 86.0% for smallpox.

Percentage of All Live Births by Cesarean Delivery --- National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2005

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 08:35:00 EST

Preliminary data for 2005 indicate that 30.2% of all live births in the United States were cesarean deliveries, marking the highest U.S. total cesarean rate ever reported. Since 1996, the total cesarean rate has increased by 46%, driven by both an increase in the percentage of all women having a first cesarean and a decline in the percentage of women delivering vaginally after a previous cesarean. Cesarean rates vary considerably among states but tend to be lower in the western mountain states and upper Midwest region and higher in the Southeast and East regions.

Distribution of Births, by Gestational Age --- United States, 1990 and 2005

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:36:00 EST

The distribution of births by gestational age changed between 1990 and 2005. The percentage of preterm births (<37 completed weeks of gestation) increased 20%, from 10.6% to 12.7%; the percentage of births at 37-39 weeks of gestation also increased, from 41.4% to 53.5%, a 29% increase. In contrast, the percentage of infants born at 40 weeks and especially 41 weeks of gestation declined (15% and 43%, respectively).

Percentage Change in Death Rates for the Leading Causes of Unintentional Injury, by Mechanism of Injury --- United States, 1999-2004

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 08:37:00 EST

During 1999-2004, age-adjusted unintentional injury death rates increased 6.8%, from 35.3 per 100,000 population to 37.7. This increase was attributed primarily to increases in rates from motorcycle crashes, poisoning (including unintentional drug overdose), and falls. Similar but smaller increases were observed for these causes in 2003, thus the upward trend continued in 2004.

Percentage of Adults Aged 20-59 Years Who Reported Dermatitis in the Preceding Year, by Sex and Race/Ethnicity --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 1999-2004

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 08:38:00 EST

During 2003-2005, the percentage of children with hay fever increased with age; children aged 10-17 years were nearly three times as likely to have hay fever than children aged 0-4 years. In contrast, the percentage of children with skin allergies decreased with age, and the percentage of children with food allergies did not vary with age.

Percentage of Adults Aged 20-59 Years Who Reported Dermatitis in the Preceding Year, by Sex and Race/Ethnicity --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 1999-2004

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:39:00 EST

During 1999-2004, approximately 14% of U.S. adults aged 20-59 years self-reported dermatitis, eczema, or other red, inflamed skin rashes within the preceding 12 months. A higher percentage of women reported skin rashes than men (15.1% versus 12.8%), and a higher percentage of non-Hispanic whites (15.7%) reported rashes than Mexican Americans (8.1%) and non-Hispanic blacks (9.3%).

Percentage of Office-Based Primary-Care Physicians Who Did Not Accept New Patients, by Expected Payment Source --- National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, United States, 2003-2004

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 08:40:00 EST

Although 94.2% of primary-care physicians reported in 2003-2004 that they were accepting new patients, acceptance varied by the patient's expected payment source. Among the physicians, 43.0% did not accept new charity cases, 29.3% did not accept new Medicaid patients, and 20.3% did not accept new Medicare patients. Only 7.0% did not accept new patients who self-paid.

Percentage of Weekly Visits to Emergency Departments for Illness and Injury by Patients Arriving via Ambulance, by Day/Night Period of Arrival --- United States, 2003-2004

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 08:41:00 EST

Percentages indicate the proportion of weekly visits for illness or injury distributed over 14 periods (day and night). Overall, persons who arrive by ambulance at an emergency department (ED) are more likely to do so because of illness (57%) than injury (43%). However, on Saturdays, ambulances are more likely to bring persons with injuries than illnesses, both during the day and at night. Ambulance-transported patients account for approximately 15% of all ED visits and 16 million patients annually.

Life Expectancy at Age 65 Years, by Sex and Race --- United States, 1999-2004

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:42:00 EST

During 1999-2004, life expectancy at age 65 years increased by 1.0 year for the overall U.S. population, 1.1 years for white men, 0.8 years for white women, 0.9 years for black men, and 1.3 years for black women.

Percentage of Trauma-Related Visits to Emergency Departments, by Transport Mode and Patient Age Group --- National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, United States, 2003-2004

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:43:00 EST

Ambulance use for trauma patients increases with patient age. Among trauma patients aged >75 years, approximately 41.4% were transported to emergency departments by ambulance, compared with 17.5% of patients aged 45-64 years and 6.5% of patients aged <15 years.

Percentage of Children Aged <18 Years Who Currently Have Asthma, by Race/Ethnicity and Poverty Status, National Health Interview Survey --- United States, 2003–2005

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 08:43:00 EST

During 2003-2005, Puerto Rican children overall had a higher prevalence of asthma than Mexican-American, non-Hispanic white, and non-Hispanic black children. Differences in poverty status did not explain the disparities for Puerto Rican and non-Hispanic black children, two populations that had higher asthma rates than non-Hispanic white and Mexican-American children regardless of poverty status. The reason for the higher rate among Puerto Rican children overall is unknown.

Prevalence of Selected Unhealthy Behavior Characteristics Among Adults Aged >=18 Years, by Race --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2002–2004

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 08:44:00 EST

The percentage of adults with selected unhealthy behavior characteristics varied by race during 2002–2004. Blacks and Asians had the lowest prevalence of consuming five or more alcoholic drinks in a single day; Asians also had the lowest prevalence of current cigarette smoking and obesity. AIAN had among the highest prevalences of consuming five or more drinks, current smoking, and obesity. Generally, physical inactivity was the most prevalent unhealthy behavior.

Percentage of Total Births That Were Preterm, by Gestational Age --- United States, 1990 and 2005

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 08:45:00 EST

The proportion of total births that were preterm increased from 9.7% in 1990 to 11.0% in 2005. Most of the increase was among births occurring at 34-36 weeks (i.e., late preterm), which increased from 6.8% to 8.1%. Although late preterm infants are at lower risk for mortality and long-term morbidity than other preterm infants, they are at higher risk than those born later in pregnancy.

Birth Rates Among Females Aged 15-19 Years, by State --- United States, 2004

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 08:48:00 EST

Age of mother is a predictor of maternal and infant health risk. Pregnant teens aged 15-19 years are less likely to receive timely prenatal care and gain appropriate weight and more likely to smoke during pregnancy than pregnant women aged >=20 years. These factors are associated with poor birth outcomes. For example, infants born to mothers who smoke during pregnancy are 65% more likely to have low birthweight and 70% more likely to die in infancy than infants born to nonsmokers. In 2004, the overall U.S. birth rate for mothers aged 15-19 years was 41.1 births per 1,000 females in that age group. Among states, rates ranged from 62.6 (Texas) to 18.2 (New Hampshire).

Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Leading Causes of Injury Death, by Year --- United States, 1979-2004

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 09:30:00 EST

During 1979-2004, the three leading causes of injury death in the United States were motor-vehicle traffic, firearm, and poisoning (including drug overdose). In 2004, for the first time since 1968, when such data first became available, the number of reported poisoning deaths (30,308) and the age-adjusted poisoning death rate (10.3 per 1000,000 population) exceeded the number of firearm deaths (29,569) and the firearm death rate (10.0), respectively. During 1999-2004, the poisoning death rate increased 45%, whereas the firearm death rate declined 3%; during the same period, no change occurred in the rate (14.7) for motor-vehicle traffic deaths.

Reasons for No Health Insurance Coverage Among Uninsured Persons Aged <65 Years --- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2004

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 09:34:00 EST

Overall, approximately 17% (41 million) of persons aged <65 years had no health insurance at the time of interview. Of these, approximately one half did not have coverage because of cost, and one fourth did not have coverage because of loss of a job or a change in employment. Approximately 14% of uninsured persons did not have coverage because their employer did not offer it or the insurance company refused coverage, and 10% did not have coverage because of cessation of Medicaid benefits. Less than 3% of persons without health insurance did not have coverage because of a change in marital status or death of a parent.

Percentage of Men Aged >=40 Years with Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Levels of >=2.5 and >=4.0 ng/mL, by Race/Ethnicity --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, United States, 2001-2004

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 09:35:00 EST

Although screening for prostate cancer using the PSA test is common, clinicians are divided over whether the screening test is effective and whether a lower PSA threshold should be used to refer patients for prostate biopsy to rule out cancer. A PSA level of >=4.0 ng/mL is the common threshold; however, certain researchers have recommended lowering the level to >=2.5 ng/mL. During 2001-2004, approximately 6.2% (3.6 million)of men aged >40 years in the United States had a PSA level of >=4.0 ng/mL, and approximately 13.1% had a PSA of >=2.5 ng/mL. Differences among racial/ethnic groups tested were not statistically significant.

Percentage of Persons Aged 22-44 Years at Increased Risk for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection, by Race/Ethnicity and Education --- National Survey of Family Growth, United States, 2002

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 09:36:00 EST

In 2002, although educational attainment was not related to HIV risk status among Hispanic and non-Hispanic white persons aged 22-44 years, higher education was strongly associated with lower HIV risk among non-Hispanic black persons. For example, 13.5% of black college graduates were at increased risk for HIV, compared with 29.5% of blacks with less than a high school education. Overall, 12.7% of men and 10.0% of women (a total of 10.6 million persons aged 22-44 years) reported sexual or drug-related behaviors that placed them at increased risk for HIV.

Prevalence of Overweight Among Persons Aged 2-19 Years, by Sex --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), United States, 1999-2000 Through 2003-2004

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:38:00 EST

From 1999-2000 through 2003-2004, the prevalence of overweight among males and females increased from 14.0% to 18.2% and from 13.8% to 16.0%, respectively. By 2003-2004, approximately 12.5 million persons aged 12-19 years (17.1%) were overweight.

Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults Aged >=20 Years, by Sex --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), United States, 1999-2000 Through 2003-2004

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 09:40:00 EST

From 1999-2000 through 2003-2004, the prevalence of obesity among men increased significantly from 27.5% to 31.1%. During the same period, no significant change occurred among women, 33.2% of whom were obese in 2003-2004.

Percentage of Females Aged 15-44 Years Ever Treated for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), by Selected Characteristics --- National Survey of Family Growth, United States, 2002

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 09:42:00 EST

In 2002, the percentage of females aged 15-44 years reporting that they had ever been treated for PID varied by age at first vaginal intercourse and by number of male sex partners in the preceding 12 months. Higher prevalence of PID treatment was reported among females who had their first vaginal intercourse at younger ages, particularly <15 years, and among those who had greater numbers of male sex partners in the preceding 12 months.

Percentage of Infants Born During 1990-1993 and 1997-2000 Who Were Ever Breastfed, by Race/Ethnicity of Mother --- United States

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 09:53:00 EST

The percentage of infants ever breastfed increased from 55% among those born during 1990-1993 to 67% among those born during 1997-2000, bringing the levels of breastfeeding initiation closer to the Healthy People 2010 objective of 75% among mothers in all racial/ethnic groups. Substantial progress toward meeting this goal has been observed among Hispanic (75%) and non-Hispanic white (69%) mothers. In addition, breastfeeding initiation nearly doubled among non-Hispanic black mothers, from 25% of infants born during 1990-1993 to 47% of infants born during 1997-2000.

Median Serum Cotinine Levels in Nonsmokers, by Age Group --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), United States, 1988-1991 through 2001-2002

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 09:55:00 EST

Cotinine is a metabolite only of nicotine. Among nonsmokers, the presence of cotinine in serum indicates exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke. From 1988-1991 through 2001-2002, median serum cotinine levels decreased by 74% in children aged 4-11 years, 79% in persons aged 12-19 years, and 83% in persons aged >20 years, suggesting a substantial reduction in the exposure of the U.S. population to secondhand tobacco smoke.

Percentage of Teens Aged 14-17 Years Who Used Indoor Tanning Devices During the Preceding 12 Months, by Sex and Age --- United States, 2005

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 09:56:00 EST

The World Health Organization recommends that no person aged <18 years use a tanning bed because of the associated increased risk for skin cancer. In addition, CDC recommends that school programs to prevent skin cancer advise students to avoid using sunlamps and tanning beds. Nonetheless, in 2005, 8.7% of teens aged 14-17 years used indoor tanning devices. Girls aged 14-17 years were seven times more likely to use these devices than boys in the same age group. The use of indoor tanning devices increased with age from 14 to 17 years.

Age-Adjusted Death Rates for the Five Leading Causes of Death --- United States, 2001-2004

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 09:57:00 EST

The five leading causes of death account for approximately two thirds of all deaths in the United States. The two leading causes of death, heart disease and cancer, account for approximately half of all deaths. Both heart disease and cancer death rates declined substantially during 2001-2004.

Annual Rate of Visits to Office-Based Physicians and Hospital Outpatient Departments During Which Combination Estrogen-Progestin HormoneTherapy Was Prescribed for Women Aged >=40 years, by Age Group --- United States, 2001-2003

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 09:58:00 EST

From 2001 to 2003, the overall rate of visits to physicians during which combination estrogen-progestin hormone therapy was prescribed decreased by 44%. The decline was greatest among women aged >=50 years. In July 2002, the National Institutes of Health terminated a clinical trial of combined hormone therapy (a component of the Women’s Health Initiative) after investigators determined that the associated health risks outweighed the benefits.

Percentage of Parents Who Were Married or Cohabiting at Birth of First Child, by Race/Ethnicity and Sex --- United States, 2002 Survey

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 09:59:00 EST

According to 2002 survey data, among non-Hispanic whites, the birth of the first child occurred during marriage for 77% of males and 74% of females. Among Hispanics, the birth of the first child occurred during marriage for 52% of males and 54% of females, and, among non-Hispanic blacks, it occurred during marriage for 37% of males and 23% of females.

Percentage of Adults Who Engaged in Any Leisure-Time Strengthening Activity, by Sex and Age Group --- United States, 2005

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 09:59:00 EST

In 2005, approximately one fourth of all adults reported participating in any leisure-time strengthening activity, a component of overall physical fitness. Men were more likely than women to engage in leisure-time strengthening activities. The percentage of adults who engaged in these activities decreased with age, from 37% among persons aged 18-24 years to 10% among persons aged >=75 years.

Adolescent Death Rates, by Race/Ethnicity and Sex --- United States, 2001-2003

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 10:00:00 EST

During 2001-2003, AI/AN and non-Hispanic black male adolescents had higher average annual death rates than males in other racial/ethnic populations. Among female adolescents, AI/ANs had a higher death rate than any other population. In each racial/ethnic population, males had higher adolescent death rates than females.

Percentage of Persons With Current Asthma Who Used Inhaled Medication During the Preceding 3 Months, by Medication Type and Symptom Severity Level --- United States, 2003

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 10:01:00 EST

In 2003, approximately two thirds of persons with current asthma used one or more inhaled medications during the preceding 3 months, and the proportion using inhaled medications increased with levels of symptom severity. Approximately half of all respondents with asthma used a B2A-S rescue inhaler, one third used an inhaled corticosteroid, and one fifth used a B2A-L inhaler. Each symptom severity level had a similar pattern of inhaled medication use.

Diabetes Death Rate for Hispanics Compared with Non-Hispanic Whites --- United States Versus Counties Along the U.S.-Mexico Border, 2000-2002

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 10:02:00 EST

During 2000-2002, the age-adjusted diabetes death rate for Hispanics was 64.5% higher than for non-Hispanic whites in the United States. The difference was even greater in counties near the U.S.-Mexico border, where the age-adjusted rate for Hispanics was nearly three times the rate for non-Hispanic whites.

Annual Rate of Nonfatal, Medically Attended Fall Injuries Among Adults Aged >=65 Years --- United States, 2001-2003

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 10:02:00 EST

During 2001-2003, the annual rate of nonfatal, medically attended fall injuries for adults aged >=65 years was 52 per 1,000 population. Adults aged >=85 years had the highest rates of injuries from falls; in that age group, rates were similar for men and women. However, among adults aged 65-74 years and 75-84 years, the rate of fall injuries was higher for women than men.

Number of Persons with Diagnosed Diabetes and Number of Ambulatory Care Visits Related to Diabetes --- United States, 1997-2004

Fri, 04 Aug 2006 10:03:00 EST

Whereas the estimated number of persons in the United States increased by approximately 8% during 1997-2004, the number of persons with diabetes in the United States increased by approximately 50%, from 10.1 million in 1997 to 15.2 million in 2004. The estimated number of diabetes-related visits to physician offices and hospital outpatient departments also increased by approximately 41% during this period.

Percentage of Adults with Self-Assessed Symptoms of Serious Psychological Distress, by Sex and Race --- United States, 2000-2004

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 10:04:00 EST

During 2000-2004, American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) adults were most likely to have self-assessed symptoms of serious psychological distress, and Asian adults were least likely. Overall, the percentage was highest for AI/AN women, who were at least twice as likely as white women and black women and nearly four times as likely as Asian women to have self-assessed symptoms of serious psychological distress. AI/AN men were more than three times as likely as Asian men to have symptoms.

Percentage of Older Adults Who Engaged in Regular Leisure-Time Physical Activity, by Age Group and Sex --- United States, 2000-2003

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:05:00 EST

During 2000-2003, men aged >=55 years were more likely than women in the same age group to engage in regular leisure-time physical activity. For both men and women, prevalence of regular activity was nearly the same for adults aged 55-64 and 65-74 years, declined among those aged 75-84 years, and declined further among those aged >=85 years. Among adults aged >=85 years, approximately one in 10 men and one in 20 women engaged in regular leisure-time physical activity.

Rate of Hospitalization for Depression Among Persons Aged 5-19 Years, by Sex --- United States, 1990-1992 and 2002-2004

Fri, 07 Jul 2006 10:07:00 EST

From 1990-1992 to 2002-2004, the rate of hospitalization for depression increased approximately 81% for females aged 5-19 years, to 27.8 per 100,000 population. The rate for young females was nearly twice that for young males during 2002-2004.

Percentage Change in Death Rates for the Leading Causes of Unintentional Injury, by Mechanism of Injury --- United States, 1999-2003

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 10:08:00 EST

During 1999-2003, unintentional injury mortality increased 5.4%. Increases in mortality rates from motor vehicle traffic, poisoning, and fall exceeded declines in mortality rates from suffocation/choking, fire/burn, and drowning. The 0.7% increase in the motor vehicle injury rate resulted from a 50.0% increase in motorcycle-related injury.

Infant Mortality Rates, by Maternal Race/Ethnicity --- United States, 1995 and 2003

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:19:00 EST

Infant mortality rates decreased significantly (p<0.05, z test) in the United States from 1995 to 2003. The rate for non-Hispanic black mothers was significantly higher than for all other groups for both years; the rate for American Indian/Alaska Native mothers was significantly higher than for non-Hispanic whites, Hispanics, and Asians/Pacific Islanders for both years.

Percentage of Adults Aged >=20 Years Reporting Selected Adverse Health Characteristics, by Body Mass Index (BMI) Category --- United States, 1999–2002

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 10:20:00 EST

Obese persons were significantly (t test, p<0.05) more likely to report fair or poor health and activity limitation and to make >=10 visits during the preceding 12 months to health-care providers than persons of normal weight or those who were overweight. Overweight persons had slightly higher rates of fair/poor health than persons of normal weight but reported no differences in activity limitation or frequency of health-care visits.

Life Expectancy at Birth, by Sex --- Selected Countries, 2001

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 10:23:00 EST

In 2001, life expectancy (LE) at birth ranged from a low of 59.1 years for Russian males to a high of 84.9 years for Japanese females. LE for males in the United States ranked 26th among 37 countries (74.4 years) and for females ranked 25th (79.8 years). The greatest difference in LE between sexes was observed in Russia (13.2 years). The smallest LE difference between sexes was in Costa Rica (4.3 years).

Percentage of Persons Aged 18-49 Years with HIV Infection, by Age Group and Race/Ethnicity --- United States, 1999-2002

Fri, 02 Jun 2006 10:25:00 EST

During 1999-2002, the seroprevalence of HIV was 0.37% among persons aged 18-39 years and 0.54% among persons aged 40-49 years. Among persons aged 18-49 years, the highest percentage of HIV infection (3.58%) was among non-Hispanic blacks aged 40-49 years. These prevalences likely are underestimates of HIV infection because the survey sample is the U.S. household population and excluded homeless persons and those in institutions, who might be at higher risk for infection.

Prevalence of Antihypertensive Medication Use During the Preceding Month Among Persons with Hypertension Aged 18 Years, by Race/Ethnicity --- United States, 1988–1994 and 1999–2002

Fri, 26 May 2006 10:26:00 EST

The prevalence of antihypertensive medication use during the preceding month among adults with hypertension increased from 57% in 1988-1994 to nearly 63% in 1999-2002. Substantial increases in use also occurred among non-Hispanic white and black adults but not among Mexican-Americans, for whom prevalence remained at approximately 40%.

Most Common Diagnoses in Patients Transported by Ambulance to Emergency Departments, by Primary Diagnosis Group --- United States, 2003

Fri, 19 May 2006 10:27:00 EST

During 2003, approximately 16 million ambulance transports were made to emergency departments (30 per minute); 37% of patients transported were admitted to hospitals. Ten primary diagnosis groups accounted for approximately one third of all transports.

Percentage of Hospital Inpatients Transferred to Long-Term–Care Facilities, by Age Group --- United States, 1990, 1995, 2000, and 2004

Fri, 12 May 2006 10:28:00 EST

The percentage of hospital inpatients transferred to long-term facilities increases with age. However, during 1990-2004, the percentage transferred increased among all age groups except those aged >85 years. For that group, the percentage increased from 1990 to 1995 and then leveled off.

Percentage of Emergency Department Visits with Waiting Time for a Physician of >1 Hour, by Race/Ethnicity and Triage Level --- United States, 2003-2004

Fri, 05 May 2006 10:29:00 EST

During 1980–2004, the average length of a hospital stay declined significantly to 5.4 days for those aged 65–74 years, 5.7 days for those aged 75–84 years, and 5.8 days for those aged >85 years. The average stay for patients aged <65 years was 4.3 days in 2004.

Percentage of Emergency Department Visits with Waiting Time for a Physician of >1 Hour, by Race/Ethnicity and Triage Level --- United States, 2003-2004

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:34:00 EST

Timely emergency care can be critical for patients who visit an emergency department. At least 10% of emergent cases (those in which patients should be seen in less than 15 minutes) and 20% of urgent cases (should be seen in 15-60 minutes) had to wait longer than 1 hour to see a physician. Blacks and Hispanics were more likely to wait for more than 1 hour in all cases other than emergent.

Percentage of Outpatient Department (OPD) Visits in Which Only a Mid-Level Provider Was Seen and in Which Both a Physician and a Mid-Level Provider Were Seen --- United States, 1993-2004

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 10:34:00 EST

Since 1993-1994, the annual number of OPD visits increased by 39% to approximately 90 million during 2003-2004. Although the majority (80%) of OPD patients were seen by a physician during 2003-2004, the role of mid-level providers (e.g., physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and midwives) became more prominent. Since 1993-1994, the percentage of visits in which only a mid-level provider was seen increased from approximately 6% to 11%. During the same period, the percentage of visits in which both a mid-level provider and physician were seen did not change, and the percentage of visits in which only a physician was seen decreased by 4%, from 81% to 78%.

Health-Care Visits for Asthma, by Medical Setting and Health-Insurance Status --- United States, 2003

Fri, 14 Apr 2006 10:46:00 EST

The type of medical setting in which persons receive health care for asthma differs for those with private health insurance and those without health insurance. Approximately 30% of medical visits for asthma by persons without health insurance occurred in emergency departments, compared with only 6% of visits by those with private insurance. Asthma is a condition considered to be sensitive to effective primary care and, if controlled, would result in fewer visits to the emergency department.

Percentage of Hospital Emergency Departments (EDs) Having to Divert Ambulances, by Selected Characteristics --- United States, 2003

Fri, 07 Apr 2006 10:47:00 EST

Ambulance diversion occurs when EDs are too crowded to handle any more critically ill or injured patients and request that ambulances bypass them for another hospital. In 2003, an estimated 45% of hospital EDs were on diversion status at some time during the previous year. Ambulance diversions were more common in EDs with larger volumes of patients and those in metropolitan areas.

Percentage of Foreign-Born Hispanic Adults with Selected Health Conditions, by Length of Time Living in the United States, 1998-2003

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 10:48:00 EST

Hispanic immigrants aged >=18 years living in the United States for >=5 years were more likely to be obese and have a higher prevalence of self-reported hypertension and cardiovascular disease than Hispanic adults who immigrated more recently.

Percentage of U.S.-Born and Foreign-Born Adults Aged >=18 Years Reporting Selected Health Risk Factors and Conditions -- United States, 1998-2003

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 10:48:00 EST

During 1998-2003, the prevalence of obesity, smoking, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease was greater among U.S.-born adults than foreign-born adults. The foreign-born population was younger, less likely to have a high school diploma, more likely to be poor, and had less access to health care. During 1970-2002, the number of foreign-born persons in the United States increased more than threefold to 32.5 million, or 11.5% of the total U.S. population.

Cigarette Smoking Prevalence Among Adults Aged >=18 Years Who Have Ever Spent >24 Hours on the Streets, in a Shelter, or in a Jail or Prison, by Sex — United States, 2004

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 10:49:00 EST

In 2004, an estimated 9.5 million adults (4.5% of the adult population; 6.8% of men and 2.3% of women) had ever spent >24 hours on the streets, in a shelter, or in a jail or prison. The prevalence of cigarette smoking for both men and women in this population was more than twice that observed among the overall adult population.

Percentage of Adults Aged >=18 Years Without Health Insurance Coverage, by Ethnicity --- United States and Counties Along the United States-Mexico Border, 2000-2003

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 10:50:00 EST

During 2000-2003, Hispanic adults in the United States were more than twice as likely to be without health insurance than non-Hispanic adults. This disparity was even greater for Hispanics who lived along the U.S.-Mexico border, who were more than three times as likely as non-Hispanics to be without health insurance.

Infant, Neonatal, and Postneonatal Annual Mortality Rates -- United States, 1940-2003

Fri, 03 Mar 2006 10:51:00 EST

Infant, neonatal, and postneonatal annual mortality rates in the United States mostly declined during 1940–2003. The most recent data indicate that, from 2002 to 2003, the infant mortality rate declined from 6.97 per 1,000 live births to 6.85, and the postneonatal mortality rate declined from 2.31 to 2.23. The neonatal rate did not change significantly.

Percentage of Children Aged <18 Years with Current Asthma, by Race/Ethnicity and Sex --- United States, 2001-2004

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 10:52:00 EST

The percentage of children who currently have asthma was stable from 2001 to 2004 for black non-Hispanic girls and white non-Hispanic boys and girls. Percentages for black non-Hispanic boys were higher than for the other populations and continued to increase during this period.

Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Parkinson Disease --- United States, 1973-2003

Fri, 17 Feb 2006 10:53:00 EST

Annual U.S. death rates for Parkinson disease increased during 1973–2003. Parkinson disease became the 14th leading cause of death in the United States in 2003. This increase might be attributable to multiple factors, including an aging population, greater awareness of the disease, and improved identification of cases.

Percentage of Births Attended by Midwives --- United States, 2003

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 10:53:00 EST

In 2003, approximately 8.0% of births were attended by midwives, more than double the 1990 rate of 3.9%. In six states (Alaska, Georgia, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oregon, and Vermont), rates were at least twice as high as the national rate.

Percentage of Persons Aged >=18 Years Reporting Severe Headache or Migraine During the Preceding 3 Months, by Sex and Age Group --- United States, 2004

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 10:54:00 EST

In 2004, the percentage of adults who experienced a severe headache or migraine during the preceding 3 months decreased with age, from 18% among persons aged 18-44 years to 6% among persons aged >=75 years. In every age group, the proportion of women who experienced severe headache or migraine was greater than that of men.

Percentage of Persons Aged 15-44 Years Overall Tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) During the Preceding Year and Percentage by Number of Sex Partners of the Opposite Sex --- United States, 2002

Fri, 20 Jan 2006 10:55:00 EST

In 2002, among all persons aged 15-44 years, 15.1% (approximately 18.3 million persons) had been tested for HIV during the preceding year. The percentage tested was strongly associated with the number of sex partners of the opposite sex; 8.5% of those with no sex partners of the opposite sex were tested, compared with 26.6% of those with three or more sex partners of the opposite sex during the preceding year.

Percentage of Persons Reporting Use of At Least One Prescription Drug During the Preceding Month, by Sex and Race/Ethnicity --- United States, 1999-2002

Fri, 13 Jan 2006 10:56:00 EST

During 1999-2002, approximately 50% of females and 40% of males reported using at least one prescription drug during the preceding month, with non-Hispanic whites more likely to do so than non-Hispanic blacks and Mexican-Americans. In each racial/ethnic population, females were more likely than males to have used at least one prescription drug during the preceding month.

Number of Vaccine Doses Provided or Prescribed for Patients Aged <18 Years, by Vaccine and Setting --- United States, 2002-2003

Fri, 06 Jan 2006 10:57:00 EST

Childhood vaccines primarily are administered in physician offices. During 2002-2003, vaccines were administered during 1% of emergency department visits made by children aged <18 years; the majority of vaccines administered in emergency departments were tetanus related. In hospital outpatient departments, vaccines were administered during 9% of visits made by children aged <18 years.

Trends in Mean Total Cholesterol Among Adults Aged 20-74 Years, by Age Group --- United States, 1960-1962 to 1999–2002

Fri, 23 Dec 2005 11:31:00 EST

From 1960-1962 to 1988-1994, mean total cholesterol declined for all age groups. From 1988–1994 to 1999-2002, total cholesterol levels continued to decline for adults aged >50 years. For adults aged 20-49 years, total cholesterol levels changed minimally after 1988-1994.

Total Fertility Rates, by State --- United States, 2003

Fri, 16 Dec 2005 11:32:00 EST

On the basis of 2003 birth rates, U.S. women have an average of 2.0 births during their lives. The total fertility rate (i.e., the estimated average number of births per woman in a lifetime, based on the age-specific birth rates observed in a given year) varies by state, ranging from 1.7 in Vermont to 2.6 in Utah. In 2003, the District of Columbia had the lowest rate at 1.6. Rates were lower in the northeastern states and higher in the southwestern states.

Annual Rate of Visits per Person to Physician Offices, by Patient Age Group --- United States, 2003

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 11:33:00 EST

During 2003, an estimated 906 million visits were made to physician offices in the United States, approximately 3.2 visits per person overall. Infants aged <1 year and adults aged >=65 years were the most frequent visitors, with approximately 6.6 visits per person in each of those age groups.

Rate of Very Low Birthweight, by Age of Mother and Multiple-Birth Status --- United States, 2003

Fri, 02 Dec 2005 11:34:00 EST

The risk of giving birth to a very low birthweight infant is higher for both younger and older mothers. Much of the added risk among older women is attributable to higher multiple birth rates. On average, infants born in multiple births are smaller than infants born in single births.

Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection, by Sex --- United States, 1987-2003

Fri, 25 Nov 2005 11:35:00 EST

Mortality attributable to HIV infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) increased rapidly for both men and women during the late 1980s and early 1990s, reaching a peak in the mid-1990s. The rate then decreased sharply until 1997 before leveling off. From 1999 to 2003, men experienced a modest but steady decrease in HIV/AIDS mortality; the death rate for women was unchanged.

Percentage of Adults Aged >50 Years Told by a Health-Care Professional That They Had Diabetes, by Age Group --- United States and Canada, 2002-2003

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 11:36:00 EST

During 2002-2003, diabetes was significantly more prevalent among adults aged >=50 years in the United States than in Canada. Approximately 13% of U.S. adults in that age group had been told by a health-care professional that they had diabetes, compared with approximately 10% of that age group in Canada. Among those aged 50-64 years, 11% of U.S. adults had been told they had diabetes, compared with 8% in Canada.

Percentage of Young Adults Aged 18-24 Years Who Never Smoked Cigarettes --- United States, 1998-2004

Fri, 11 Nov 2005 11:37:00 EST

The percentage of young adults aged 18-24 years who never smoked cigarettes increased in 2003 and remained at this level during 2004. In 2004, approximately seven of every 10 young adults had never smoked cigarettes.

Percentage of Children Aged 5-17 Years Ever Having Diagnoses of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Learning Disability (LD), by Sex and Diagnosis --- United States, 2003

Fri, 04 Nov 2005 11:38:00 EST

In 2003, approximately 16% of boys and 8% of girls aged 5-17 years had ever had diagnoses of ADHD or LD, according to parental reports. Boys were three times more likely than girls to have diagnoses of ADHD without LD. Boys were also more likely than girls to have LD diagnosed, either with or without ADHD.

Percentage of Hospitals Having Plans or Conducting Drills for Attack by Explosion or Fire, by Urbanization of Area --- United States, 2003

Fri, 28 Oct 2005 11:48:00 EST

Overall, approximately three fourths of hospital emergency response plans address explosive or incendiary attacks; however, only approximately one fifth of hospitals conduct drills to prepare for these types of attacks. Hospitals in metropolitan statistical areas are more likely to have such plans and to conduct drills than are hospitals in nonmetropolitan statistical areas.

Rate of Triplet and Other Higher-Order Multiple Births --- United States, 1980-2003

Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:48:00 EST

The rate of triplet and other higher-order multiple births increased substantially, from 37 per 100,000 live births in 1980 to 194 in 1998, a trend largely attributable to increased usage of fertility therapies. During 1999-2003, the rate of triplet and higher-order multiple births has remained stable. Older mothers and non-Hispanic white mothers are the most likely to have a triplet or higher-order multiple birth.

Rate of Hospitalizations for Pertussis Among Infants Aged <6 Months — United States, 1994–1998 and 1999–2003

Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:50:00 EST

The percentage of emergency department visits during which pain medication was prescribed increased with pain severity as assessed on the patient’s arrival. However, pain medication was prescribed for only 74% of visits during which the patient’s pain was described as severe.

Percentage of Emergency Department Visits During Which Pain Medication Was Prescribed, by Pain Level — United States, 2003

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 11:50:00 EST

Leading Causes of Neonatal and Postneonatal Deaths --- United States, 2002

Fri, 30 Sep 2005 11:51:00 EST

Infant deaths include neonatal deaths, which occur <28 days after birth, and postneonatal deaths, which occur from 28 days to 11 months after birth. Substantial differences were observed in the leading causes of death during the neonatal versus postneonatal periods. Congenital malformations, although ranked first for infant mortality overall, ranks second for both neonates and postneonates. Disorders related to short gestation and low birthweight not elsewhere classified were the leading cause of neonatal death. In contrast, SIDS was the leading cause of death during the postneonatal period.

Percentage of Adults Who Reported an Average of <=6 Hours of Sleep per 24-Hour Period, by Sex and Age Group — United States, 1985 and 2004

Fri, 23 Sep 2005 11:52:00 EST

From 1985 to 2004, the percentage of men and women who reported an average of <=6 hours of sleep per 24-hour period increased in all age groups.

Percentage of Nursing Home Residents Aged >=65 Years Who Received Pneumococcal Vaccinations --- United States, 1995, 1997, and 1999

Fri, 16 Sep 2005 11:52:00 EST

From 1995 to 1999, the percentage of nursing home residents aged >=65 years who received 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV23) increased by 58.5%. This increase might be attributable, in part, to a 36% increase in the number of residents living in nursing homes with pneumococcal immunization programs. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices continues to recommend PPV23 vaccination for all persons aged >=65 years and all residents of nursing homes and other long-term–care facilities (CDC. Recommended adult immunization schedule---United States, October 2004--September 2005. MMWR 2004;53:Q1–Q4.)

Percentage of U.S. and Canadian Women Aged 50–69 Years Who Were Screened in Accordance with National Screening Guidelines for Papanicolaou (Pap) Tests and Mammograms, by Country and Health Insurance Status, 2002–2003

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 11:53:00 EST

During 2002–2003, the United States and Canada had similar national guidelines for Pap test and mammogram screening for women aged >50 years. Approximately 85% of U.S. women aged 50–69 years met the guidelines for Pap tests, compared with 70% of Canadian women in this age group. The rate among Canadian women was comparable to that of uninsured U.S. women. Nearly 82% of U.S. women aged 50–69 years met the U.S. recommendations for mammogram screening, whereas 74% of Canadian women in this age group met the Canadian guidelines. More than half (55%) of uninsured U.S. women aged 50–69 years received mammograms on the recommended schedule.

Percentage of Children Aged 4–17 Years with Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties Who Used Mental Health Services, by Type of Service — United States, 2003

Fri, 02 Sep 2005 11:54:00 EST

In 2003, among the 2.7 million U.S. children aged 4–17 years for whom parents reported definite or severe emotional or behavioral difficulties (5% of all children in that age group), nearly two thirds had had contact with a mental health professional or general physician or had used special education services for those difficulties.

Percentage of Persons Aged >=20 Years with Hypertension, by Race/Ethnicity — United States, 1999–2002

Fri, 26 Aug 2005 11:55:00 EST

During 1999–2002, approximately 30% of persons aged >=20 years had hypertension. Among those racial/ethnic populations and subpopulations evaluated, the percentage with hypertension was highest among non-Hispanic blacks. Men and women were approximately equally likely to have hypertension.

Average Number of Bed Days During the Preceding 12 Months Among Persons Aged >=18 Years, by Age Group --- United States, 2003

Fri, 19 Aug 2005 11:56:00 EST

In 2003, U.S. adults reported spending an average of 5 days in bed during the preceding 12 months because of illness or injury. Younger adults had fewer bed days than older adults, and adults aged 18–44 years had the fewest bed days.

Mean Weight and Height Among Adults Aged 20–74 Years, by Sex and Survey Period — United States, 1960–2002

Fri, 12 Aug 2005 11:57:00 EST

From the early 1960s to 2002, the mean weight for men and women aged 20–74 years increased 24 pounds, and the mean height increased approximately 1 inch. During 1999–2002, the mean weight of men aged >20 years was approximately 190 lbs. and the mean height was approximately 5 ft., 9 in.; among women, the mean weight was approximately 163 lbs. and the mean height was approximately 5 ft., 4 in.

Percentage of Never-Married Teens Aged 15-19 Years Who Reported Ever Having Sexual Intercourse, by Sex and by Age Group --- United States, 1995 and 2002

Fri, 05 Aug 2005 11:58:00 EST

The percentage of male teens who reported ever having sexual intercourse decreased significantly for both younger (aged 15-17 years) and older (aged 18-19 years) teens from 1995 to 2002. Among females, the percentage who reported ever having sexual intercourse declined significantly for those aged 15-17 years.

Percentage of Adults Aged >=18 Years Who Assessed Their Health as Excellent or Very Good, by Race --- United States, 1999-2003

Fri, 29 Jul 2005 11:59:00 EST

Health status data were obtained by asking respondents to assess their own health as excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor. AI/AN adults and black adults were substantially less likely than white adults and Asian adults to assess their health as excellent or very good.

Hospitalizations for Heart Disease, by Diagnosis and Percentage Distribution --- United States, 2003

Fri, 22 Jul 2005 11:59:00 EST

In 2003, 13% of all hospital discharges were for heart disease, one of the leading causes of hospitalization. Of these, 24% were for congestive heart failure, 23% for coronary atherosclerosis,18% for cardiac dysrhythmias, 17% for acute myocardial infarction, and 17% for other heart diseases (e.g., valve disorders and hypertensive heart disease).

Average Length of Hospital Stay, by Diagnostic Category --- United States, 2003

Fri, 15 Jul 2005 12:00:00 EST

In 2003, patients in six diagnostic categories had >1 million hospital discharges. The categories were heart disease (4.4 million), delivery (4.0 million), psychoses (1.6 million), pneumonia (1.4 million), malignant neoplasms (1.3 million), and fractures (1.1 million). The average length of hospital stay for patients with these diagnoses ranged from 2.6 days for deliveries to 8.0 days for psychoses.

Percentage of Adults Who Reported Trouble Seeing, Even with Glasses or Contact Lenses, by Poverty Status and Race/Ethnicity — United States, 2003

Fri, 08 Jul 2005 12:00:00 EST

In 2003, poor adults aged >=18 years were nearly twice as likely as nonpoor adults to report trouble seeing, even when wearing glasses or contact lenses. In addition, non-Hispanic black adults were more likely to report trouble seeing than non-Hispanic white adults.

Percentage of Adults Who Reported Being Deaf or Having a Lot of Trouble Hearing Without a Hearing Aid, by Sex and Age Group --- United States, 2003

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 12:01:00 EST

In 2003, the percentage of adults aged >18 years who reported being deaf or having a lot of trouble hearing increased with age, from 1% in persons aged 18–44 years to 15% in persons aged >75 years. In every age group, more men than women reported hearing limitations; among persons aged 65–74 years, men were more than twice as likely as women to have hearing limitations.

Number of Injury Deaths, by Mechanism and Intent --- United States, 2002

Fri, 24 Jun 2005 12:09:00 EST

In 2002, the five leading mechanisms of injury death accounted for 81% of all 161,629 injury deaths: motor-vehicle traffic (MVT) (27%), firearm (19%), poisoning (16%), fall (11%), and suffocation (8%). All MVT-related and nearly all fall deaths were classified as unintentional. Of the firearm deaths, 57% were suicides, and 39% were homicides. Two thirds of poisonings were unintentional. Half of suffocations were suicides, and 43% were unintentional.

Percentage of Hospital Discharges and Days of Care, by Age Group --- United States, 2003

Fri, 17 Jun 2005 12:09:00 EST

Since the 1970s, increasing amounts of hospital care have been devoted to patients aged >65 years. In 2003, 12% of the U.S. population was aged >65 years; however, these persons accounted for 38% of hospital discharges and 45% of days of hospital care.

Number of Nursing Assistants Per 100 Nursing Home Residents --- United States, 1985 and 1999

Fri, 10 Jun 2005 12:10:00 EST

Nursing assistants are frontline caregivers in nursing homes, responsible for assisting residents with their activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, and eating. From 1985 to 1999, the number of nursing home assistant full-time equivalents per 100 residents increased 14%. The increase in nursing assistants nationwide corresponds with increases in the number of residents needing assistance. During the same period, the proportion of nursing home residents requiring assistance to dress increased from 79% to 87%

Patient Arrivals by Ambulance at Emergency Departments, by Age Group --- United States, 2003

Fri, 03 Jun 2005 12:11:00 EST

Overall, arrivals by ambulance accounted for 14.2% (approximately 16 million) of visits to emergency departments (EDs) in 2003. The proportion arriving by ambulance increased with age. Approximately 50% of adults aged >85 years arrived at EDs by ambulance, compared with 4% of children aged <12 years.

Percentage of Adults Aged 18-24 Years Who Have Never Smoked Cigarettes, by Sex and Race/Ethnicity --- United States, 2002-2003

Fri, 27 May 2005 12:11:00 EST

During 2002-2003, young women were more likely than young men to report having never smoked cigarettes. Among those aged 18-24 years, Hispanic and non-Hispanic black adults were more likely than non-Hispanic white adults to have never smoked.

Average Age of Mothers at First Birth, by State --- United States, 2002

Fri, 20 May 2005 12:12:00 EST

The average age of mothers at first birth increased steadily during the preceding 30 years, to 25.1 years in 2002, an all-time high for the nation. In 2002, by state, the average age of mothers at first birth ranged from 23 years to 28 years. Mothers living in northeastern states were the oldest at first birth; mothers living in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Wyoming were the youngest.

Percentage of Health-Care Providers Using Electronic Medical Records, by Health-Care Setting --- United States, 2001-2003

Fri, 13 May 2005 12:13:00 EST

Electronic medical records were used in nearly one third of emergency and outpatient hospital settings and less frequently (17.2%) in physician offices. Approximately 73% of physicians used information technology for billing patients, but only 8% used computerized systems for ordering prescriptions electronically.

Percentage of Children Aged <18 Years Who Regularly Took Prescription Medication, by Health Insurance Coverage Status --- United States, 2003

Fri, 06 May 2005 12:13:00 EST

In 2003, approximately one in eight children had a condition for which they regularly took prescription medication. Children with private or public health insurance coverage were at least twice as likely as children with no health insurance coverage to have been on regular medication.

Percentage of Children Aged <18 years Who Have Ever Had Asthma Diagnosed, by Age Group --- United States, 2003

Fri, 29 Apr 2005 12:17:00 EST

An estimated 9 million (12.5%) children aged <18 years in the United States have had asthma diagnosed at some time in their lives. As age increases, the proportion of children who have ever had asthma diagnosed increases.

Percentage of Persons Aged <65 Years Without Health Insurance, by Age Group and Number of Uninsured Months --- United States, 2003

Fri, 22 Apr 2005 12:18:00 EST

Among the 16.5% of persons aged <65 years who were without health insurance at the time of the interview, approximately one fourth had never had health insurance, and an additional one fourth had been without health insurance for >36 months. Being without health insurance for a lengthy period is associated with less access to preventive health-care services and decreased continuity of care for chronic conditions.

Life Expectancy at Birth, by Year --- United States, 1970-2003

Fri, 15 Apr 2005 12:18:00 EST

Preliminary data indicate that life expectancy at birth in the United States reached a record high in 2003. Disparities in life expectancy at birth between non-Hispanic black and non-Hispanic white persons and males and females have narrowed in recent years.

Prevalence of Lower Extremity Disease (LED) Among Adults Aged >40 Years With and Without Diabetes --- United States, 1999-2000

Fri, 08 Apr 2005 12:21:00 EST

During 1999-2000, approximately 20% of U.S. adults aged >40 years had LED, with LED nearly twice as prevalent among those with diabetes compared with those without diabetes.

Use of Stents Among Hospitalized Patients Undergoing Coronary Angioplasty, by Race --- United States, 2003

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 12:22:00 EST

In 2003, approximately 84% of the 660,000 hospitalized patients who underwent a coronary angioplasty received a stent, a wire mesh tube inserted during angioplasty to reduce future narrowing of arteries. Drug-eluting stents have been determined to reduce the probability of future narrowing of arteries. Black and white angioplasty patients were equally likely to receive a stent. However, white patients were more likely than black patients to receive a drug-eluting stent.

Percentage of Adults Aged >18 Years Who Used Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) During the Preceding 12 Months, by sex --- United States, 2002

Fri, 25 Mar 2005 12:23:00 EST

More than half of adults used some type of CAM during the preceding 12 months. Of the 27 types of CAM studied, prayer for health reasons was the most frequently used. Women were more likely than men to use CAM, including prayer for health reasons, natural products (e.g., nonvitamins and nonminerals such as herbs or herbal medicine), and deep-breathing exercises.

Average Length of Service Provided to U.S. Home Health-Care Patients, by Selected Period --- United States, 1991-2000

Fri, 18 Mar 2005 12:23:00 EST

From 1993-1994 to 1999-2000, the overall length of service provided to patients in home health care declined. Several factors have contributed to this decline, including a special initiative implemented in 1995 to identify fraud and abuse in home health care and the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, which changed the Medicare payment system for home health care. Medicare covers approximately two thirds of those receiving home health care. Length of service did not decline among home health-care patients with Medicaid or private health insurance during this period.

Average Length of Hospital Stay for Persons with Hip Fractures, by Year --- United States, 1990-2003

Fri, 11 Mar 2005 12:25:00 EST

During 1990-2003, the average length of stay in the hospital for hip fractures declined 49%. In 1990, the estimated 281,000 patients hospitalized for hip fractures had an average hospital stay of 12.8 days. In 2003, the estimated 304,000 patients with hip fractures had an average hospital stay of 6.5 days.

Prevalence of Overweight Among Children and Teenagers, by Age Group and Selected Period --- United States, 1963-2002

Fri, 04 Mar 2005 12:26:00 EST

Overweight among children and teenagers more than tripled between the 1960s and 2002.

Rate of Total Knee Replacement for Persons Aged >65 Years, by Sex --- United States, 1979-2002

Fri, 25 Feb 2005 12:35:00 EST

Total knee replacement has become one of the most common orthopedic procedures performed on older persons. During 1979-2002, the rate of knee replacement procedures among those aged >65 years increased approximately eightfold. These procedures are performed more frequently for women than men.

Primary Contraceptive Methods Among Women Aged 15-44 Years --- United States, 2002

Fri, 18 Feb 2005 12:36:00 EST

In 2002, the most frequent contraceptive method among women aged 15-44 years was oral contraception. Other leading methods were female sterilization and the male condom. A smaller, but significant, number of women were using the newer, long-acting hormonal methods, including injectables, implants, and the patch.

Infant Mortality Rates, by Selected Racial/Ethnic Populations --- United States, 2002

Fri, 11 Feb 2005 12:37:00 EST

In 2002, the infant mortality rate was highest for infants of non-Hispanic black mothers. Infants of Hawaiian, American Indian, and Puerto Rican mothers also had high rates. The lowest rates were observed for infants of Cuban and Chinese mothers.

Pregnancy, Birth, and Abortion Rates for Teenagers Aged 15-17 Years --- United States, 1976-2003

Fri, 04 Feb 2005 12:37:00 EST

Since 1990, pregnancy rates have declined substantially for teenagers aged 15-17 years. From 1990 to 2000, the pregnancy rate decreased 33%, from 80.3 per 1,000 females to 53.5, a record low. The birth rate declined 42%, from its peak at 38.6 in 1991 to 22.4 in 2003. The induced abortion rate peaked in 1983 at 30.7 and decreased by more than half to 14.5 by 2000.

Percentage of Persons Who Lacked Health Insurance Coverage for More Than 1 Year, by Race/Ethnicity --- United States, January-June 2004

Fri, 28 Jan 2005 12:39:00 EST

During January-June 2004, 10% of persons of all ages and approximately 28% of Hispanics had been without health insurance coverage for more than 1 year. Hispanics were more than four times as likely as non-Hispanic whites and approximately 2.5 times as likely as non-Hispanic blacks to have been uninsured for more than 1 year.

Total and Primary Cesarean Rate and Vaginal Birth After Previous Cesarean (VBAC) Rate --- United States, 1989-2003

Fri, 21 Jan 2005 12:39:00 EST

Preliminary data for 2003 indicated that 27.6% of all births in the United States resulted from cesarean deliveries, an increase of 6% from 2002 and the highest percentage ever reported in the United States. After declines during 1989-1996, the total cesarean rate and the primary cesarean rate (i.e., percentage of cesareans among women with no previous cesarean delivery; 19.1% in 2003) have increased each year. In addition, the rate of VBAC, which had increased during 1989-1996, decreased by 63% to 10.6% in 2003. Among women with previous cesarean deliveries, the likelihood that subsequent deliveries would be cesarean was approximately 90% in 2003.

Percentage of Women Who Reported Ever Having a Mammogram

Fri, 14 Jan 2005 12:40:00 EST

Approximately 70% of U. S. women have ever had a mammogram. The likelihood that a woman has had a mammogram at some time in her life varies by race/ethnicity. Hispanic women were the least likely to have ever had a mammogram, whereas non-Hispanic white women were the most likely.