NCHS Publications & Products

Comparison of the Prevalence of Uninsured Persons From theNational Health Interview Survey and the Current Population Survey, 2016 and 2017

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 06:55:00 EST

The table provides a side-by-side comparison of recent estimates of uninsurance from the National Center for Health Statistics' National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) and the U.S. Census Bureau's Current Population Survey (CPS). These two surveys are pillars of the federal statistical community's measurement approach to health insurance coverage.

Sleep Duration and Quality Among Women Aged 40-59, by Menopausal Status

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 20:00:00 EST

Sleep duration and quality are important contributors to health and wellness. Insufficient sleep is associated with an increased risk for chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Infant Mortality Rates in Rural and Urban Areas in the United States, 2014

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 13:46:00 EST

The infant mortality rate is often used as a measure of a country's health because similar factors influence population health and infant mortality. Although infant mortality has declined in the United States, disparities still exist across geographic areas and demographic groups.

Unmarried Men's Contraceptive Use at Recent Sexual Intercourse: United States, 2011-2015

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 13:21:00 EST

Contraception is used to help prevent unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STI). Higher percentages of pregnancies to unmarried persons are unintended than for those who are married.

Health Insurance Coverage: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January - March 2017

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:18:00 EST

This report provides health insurance estimates from the first quarter of the 2017 National Health Interview Survey.

Design and Operation of the National Survey of Children's Health, 2011-2012

Sun, 16 Jul 2017 20:00:00 EST

For more than a century, the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and its predecessors have been charged with promoting and improving the health of mothers, children, and families in the United States.

Fetal Death Data Files

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 20:00:00 EST

The 2014 public use fetal death data file has been updated to include cause of fetal death. No change has been made to other data items. A new 2014 Fetal Death Public Use Record Layout including the cause of fetal death items can now be found at the end of the User Guide.

Birth: Provisional Data for 2016

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 20:00:00 EST

This report presents provisional 2016 data on U.S. births. Births are shown by age and race and Hispanic origin of mother. Data on marital status, cesarean delivery, preterm births, and low birthweight are also presented. This report is the first in a new annual series replacing the preliminary report series.

High-deductible Health Plans and Financial Barriers to Medical Care: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, 2016

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 12:21:00 EST

This report provides recent estimates from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) for the percentage of privately insured adults aged 18-64 who experienced financial barriers to care in the past 12 months by source (employment-based or directly purchased) and type (traditional or HDHP) of private coverage.

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey: California and Los Angeles County, Estimation Methods and Analytic Considerations, 1999-2006, and 2007-2014

Tue, 30 May 2017 12:15:00 EST

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), is a cross-sectional survey of the civilian noninstitutionalized resident population of the United States. NHANES is unique in that t combines a personal interview with a health examination that includes a collection of biological specimens.

Early Release of Selected Estimates Based on Data From the 2016 National Health Interview Survey

Mon, 22 May 2017 12:08:00 EST

In this release, the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) updates estimates for 15 selected health measures based on data from the 2016 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) and presents estimates from 1997 through 2015 for comparison. The 15 Early Release measures are being published prior to final data editing and final weighting to provide access to the most recent information from NHIS.

Quarterly Provisional Estimates for Selected Indicators of Mortality, 2015-Quarter 4, 2016

Wed, 17 May 2017 12:00:00 EST

In this release of Quarterly Provisional Estimates, NCHS presents provisional estimates of death rates for the fourth quarter of 2016. Reliable estimates for the most recent quarters may not be available for some causes of death. The estimates are based on all death records received and processed by NCHS as of April 2, 2017.

Quarterly Provisional Estimates for Selected Birth Indicators, 2015-Quarter 4, 2016

Wed, 17 May 2017 11:52:00 EST

In this release of Quarterly Provisional Estimates, NCHS presents provisional estimates of selected reproductive indicators from birth data for 2015 through the fourth quarter of 2016. Estimates for 2015 are based on final data, while estimates for 2016 are provisional. The estimates are based on all birth records received and processed by NCHS as of February 16, 2017.

Wireless Substitution: Early Release of Estimates From theNational Health Interview Survey, July-December 2016

Fri, 05 May 2017 13:48:00 EST

The second 6 months of 2016 was the first time that a majority of American homes had only wireless telephones. Preliminary results from the July-December 2016 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) indicate that 50.8% of American homes did not have a landline telephone but did have at least one wireless telephone (also known as cellular telephones, cell phones, or mobile phones) -an increase of 2.5 percentage points since the second 6 months of 2015.

Changes in Characteristics of Chronically Uninsured Adults: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, 2010-September 2016

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 14:27:00 EST

The landscape of health insurance coverage in the United States has changed from 2010 to the first 9 months of 2016. During this time period, among adults aged 18-64, the percentage who were uninsured has decreased-more than 18 million adults have gained health care coverage since 2010. Among the remaining uninsured, the majority had lacked coverage for more than 1 year, (were chronically uninsured). However, from 2010 to the first 9 months of 2016, the percentage of adults who were chronically uninsured decreased overall and as a percentage of all uninsured adults.

Characteristics of U.S. Adults With Hypertension Who Are Unaware of Their Hypertension, 2011-2014

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 14:24:00 EST

This report examines the characteristics of adults with hypertension who were unaware of their hypertension and complements the findings of an earlier publication using 2007-2012 data. Nearly 16% of adults (15.9%) were unware of their hypertension, and significant differences were seen by demographic and health characteristics. Specifically, nearly 20% of men, about one-third of adults aged 18-39, and almost one in four non-Hispanic Asian adults with hypertension were unaware of their hypertension.

United States Life Tables, 2013

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 20:00:00 EST

There are two types of life tables: the cohort (or generation) life table and the period (or current) life table. The cohort life table presents the mortality experience of a particular birth cohort-all persons born in the year 1900, for example-from the moment of birth through consecutive ages in successive calendar years. Based on age-specific death rates observed through consecutive calendar years, the cohort life table reflects the mortality experience of an actual cohort from birth until no lives remain in the group.

Prevalence of HPV in Adults Aged 18-69: United States, 2011-2014

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 20:00:00 EST

This report provides the most recent national estimates of oral HPV prevalence among adults aged 18-69 from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011-2014, as well as prevalence of genital HPV among adults aged 18-59 from NHANES 2013-2014. Estimates of any HPV (37 types tested) as well as high-risk HPV (14 of the 37 types) are provided.

FRAX-based Estimates of 10-year Probability of Hip and Major Osteoporotic Fracture Among Adults Aged 40 and Over: United States, 2013 and 2014

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 20:00:00 EST

This report uses FRAX estimates from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013-2014 to describe the hip and major osteoporotic fracture probability distribution (for adults aged 40 and over) and prevalence of elevated probabilities (for adults aged 50 and over) in the United States.

Trends in Infant Mortality in the United States, 2005-2014

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 20:00:00 EST

This report examines the 2014 linked birth/infant death data from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) to describe trends in infant mortality in the United States by race and Hispanic origin, state, and leading causes of infant deaths from 2005 through 2014.

Selected Health Conditions Among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Adults: Untied Stats, 2014

Tue, 14 Mar 2017 20:00:00 EST

This report uses data from that survey, in combination with 2014 data from the annual National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), to highlight differences in the prevalence of selected health conditions between the NHPI population and the Asian population with whom they have historically been combined.

Utilization of Clinical Preventive Services for Cancer andHeart Disease Among Insured Adults: United States, 2015

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 19:00:00 EDT

This report presents the proportion of insured adults who received selected services that are recommended for the prevention or early detection of cancer and heart disease. Sex- and age-specific differences are examined. The age groups included in each chart vary because the selected preventive services are recommended for different age groups.

Prevalence of Low High-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Among Adults, by Physical Activity: United States, 2011-2014

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 19:00:00 EDT

Regular physical activity can improve cholesterol levels among adults, including increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. HDL cholesterol is known as "good" cholesterol because high levels can reduce cardiovascular disease risk.

Barriers to Health Care for Adults With Multiple Chronic Conditions: United States, 2012-2015

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 11:46:00 EDT

In 2014, 25.7% of adults had been diagnosed with multiple chronic conditions (MCC), or 2 or more of 10 selected chronic conditions, including hypertension, cancer, stroke, coronary heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, hepatitis, current asthma, weak or failing kidneys, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. As the number of chronic conditions increases, so do the health care costs for those diagnosed with MCC.

Ambulatory Surgery Data From Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Centers: United States, 2010

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 11:44:00 EDT

This report presents national estimates of surgical and nonsurgical ambulatory procedures performed in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in the United States during 2010. Patient characteristics, including age, sex, expected payment source, duration of surgery, and discharge disposition are presented, as well as the number and types of procedures performed in these settings.

Quarterly Provisional Estimates for Selected Indicators of Mortality, 2015-Quarter 3, 2016

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 07:51:00 EDT

In this release of Quarterly Provisional Estimates, NCHS presents provisional estimates of death rates for the third quarter of 2016. Reliable estimates for the most recent quarters may not be available for some causes of death. The estimates are based on all death records received and processed by NCHS as of January 1, 2017.

Quarterly Provisional Estimates for Selected Birth Indicators, 2015-Quarter 3, 2016

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 07:46:00 EDT

In this release of Quarterly Provisional Estimates, NCHS presents provisional estimates of selected reproductive indicators from birth data for 2015 through the third quarter of 2016. Estimates for 2015 are based on final data, while estimates for 2016 are provisional. The estimates are based on all birth records received and processed by NCHS as of January 1, 2017.

Quarterly Provisional Estimates of Infant Mortality, 2014-Quarter 1, 2016

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 07:34:00 EDT

In this release of Quarterly Provisional Estimates, NCHS presents infant mortality rates based on final data for 2014-2015, and provisional data for 2016. The estimates are based on all death records received and processed by NCHS as of January 8, 2017. Data reported in this release have not undergone the standard processing, evaluation, imputations, and recoding done in the course of producing a final data file for release and may differ from the final mortality data files

Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 1999-2015

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 13:48:00 EDT

Deaths from drug overdose have been identified as a significant public health burden in the United States in recent years. This report uses data from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) to highlight recent trends in drug overdose deaths, describing demographic and geographic patterns as well as the types of drugs involved.

Early Release of Selected Estimates Based on Data From the January-September 2016. National Health Interview Survey

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 13:42:00 EDT

The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) updates estimates for 15 selected health measures based on data from the January-September 2016 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) and presents estimates from 1997 through 2015 for comparison

Trends and Variations in Reproduction and Intrinsic Rates: United States. 1990-2014

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 13:39:00 EDT

Objective-This report presents trends in reproduction and intrinsic rates from 1990 through 2014. In addition, total fertility and gross reproduction rates by race and Hispanic-origin group are presented from 1990 through 2014, and net reproduction and intrinsic rates for selected race and Hispanic-origin group are presented from 2006 through 2014.

Emergency Department Visits for Injury and Illness Among Adults Aged 65 and Over: United States, 2012-2013

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 13:32:00 EDT

Data from the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey. The percentage of the U.S. population aged 65 and over has grown, and it is projected to continue rising, from 14% in 2012 to 20% in 2030.

Characteristics of Primary Care Physicians in Patient-centered Medical Home Practices: United States, 2013

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 13:29:00 EDT

This report describes the characteristics of primary care physicians in patient-centered medical home (PCMH) practices and compares these characteristics with those of primary care physicians in non-PCMH practices.

Health Insurance Coverage: Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January-September 2016

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 12:28:00 EDT

This report from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) presents selected estimates of health insurance coverage for the civilian noninstitutionalized U.S. population based on data from the January-September 2016 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), along with comparable estimates from previous calendar years. Estimates for 2016 are based on data for 73,223 persons. Three estimates of lack of health

Health Insurance Coverage: Early Release of Quarterly Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January 2010-September 2016

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 12:25:00 EDT

Persons who were uninsured, had private health insurance coverage, and had public health plan coverage at the time of the interview, by year and quarter: United States.

Long-term Trends in Health Insurance: Estimates from the National Health Interview Survey, United States, 1968-2015 NHIS Release

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 08:13:00 EDT

Percentages (and standard errors) of persons under 65 years of age with health insurance coverage, by coverage type, and without health insurance.

Sugar-sweetened Beverage Consumption Among U.S. Youth, 2011-2014

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 10:13:00 EDT

Sugar-sweetened beverages contribute calories and added sugars to the diets of U.S. children. This report presents results for consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages among U.S. youth aged 2-19 years for 2011-2014 by sex, age, and race and Hispanic origin.

Sugar-sweetened Beverage Consumption Among U.S. Adults, 2011-2014

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 09:26:00 EDT

Sugar-sweetened beverages are a major contributor of calories and added sugars to diets of U.S. adults. This report presents results for consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages among U.S. adults aged 20 and over for 2011-2014 by sex, age, and race and Hispanic origin.

Summary Health Statistics Tables for the U.S. Population: National Health Interview Survey, 2015 (1/2017)

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 07:58:00 EDT

All Summary Health Statistics tables are based on the National Health Interview Survey and provide selected point estimates of health outcomes and their variance estimates. Annual Summary Health Statistics tables include adult, child, and population tables that are produced each year. Periodic Adult Health Behaviors tables are produced every three to four years. These tables provide national estimates for a broad range of health measures for the U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized population

Physician Office Visits for Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents Aged 4-17 Years: United States, 2012-2013

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 07:58:00 EDT

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed neurobehavioral disorders of childhood. ADHD is characterized clinically by inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. This report describes the rate and characteristics of physician office visits by children aged 4-17 years with a primary diagnosis of ADHD. Four years of age was chosen as the lower limit because the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD begin at this age.

Proposed ICD-10-CM Surveillance Case Definitions for Injury Hospitalizations and Emergency Department Visits

Mon, 23 Jan 2017 06:05:00 EDT

This report describes a collaboration between the National Center for Health Statistics and the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control to develop proposed surveillance case definitions for injury hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits for use with administrative data sets coded using the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM).

The Association of Marital Status and Offers of Employer-based Health Insurance for Employed Women Aged 27-64: United States, 2014-2015

Thu, 12 Jan 2017 05:39:00 EDT

In 2015, women were less likely than men to have been insured through their own employer and more likely to have been covered as a dependent. This report describes the association of marital status and the presence of employer-based health insurance offers among employed women in the United States (Data Brief No. 268)

Healthy People 2020 Midcourse Review

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 05:44:00 EDT

Healthy People 2020 is the nation's health promotion and disease prevention initiative, with overarching goals and specific objectives for improving the health of all Americans. Healthy People 2020 objectives cover 42 topic areas and serve as a national benchmark for improving the Nation's health. The Healthy People 2020 Midcourse Review provides a snapshot of objective progress toward meeting targets halfway through the 10-year initiative, providing a roadmap for the second half of the decade

Births: Final Data for 2015

Thu, 05 Jan 2017 06:01:00 EDT

This report presents 2015 data on U.S. births according to a wide variety of characteristics. Data are presented for maternal age, live-birth order, race and Hispanic origin, marital status, attendant at birth, method of delivery, period of gestation, birthweight, and plurality. Selected data by mother's state of residence and birth rates by age and race of father also are shown. Trends in fertility patterns and maternal and infant characteristics are described and interpreted.

Wireless Substitution: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January - June 2016

Fri, 30 Dec 2016 10:06:00 EDT

Preliminary results from the January-June 2016 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) indicate that the number of American homes with only wireless telephones continues to grow. Nearly one-half of American homes (49.3%) had only wireless telephones (also known as cellular telephones, cell phones, or mobile phones) during the first half of 2016-an increase of almost 2.0 percentage points since the first half of 2015.

Timeliness of Death Certificate Data for Mortality Surveillance and Provisional Estimates

Tue, 27 Dec 2016 09:34:00 EDT

This report evaluates the lag time between the week of death and the week when information on the death certificate became available for production of quarterly provisional estimates and mortality surveillance activities for deaths occurring from March 2015 through July 2015.

Drugs Most Frequently Involved in Drug Overdose Deaths: United States, 2010-2014

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 06:52:00 EDT

This report identifies the specific drugs most frequently involved in drug overdose deaths in the United States from 2010 through 2014.

Using Literal Text From the Death Certificate to Enhance Mortality Statistics: Characterizing Drug Involvement in Deaths

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 06:36:00 EDT

This report describes the development and use of a method for analyzing the literal text from death certificates to enhance national mortality statistics on drug-involved deaths. Drug-involved deaths include drug overdose deaths as well as other deaths where, according to death certificate literal text, drugs were associated with or contributed to the death.

Confidentiality Concerns and Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Among Adolescents and Young Adults Aged 15-25

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 12:07:00 EDT

Data from the National Survey of Family Growth shows that about 7% of persons aged 15-25 would not seek sexual or reproductive health care because of concerns that their parents might found.

Mortality in the United States, 2015

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 06:22:00 EDT

This report presents 2015 U.S. final mortality data on deaths and death rates by demographic and medical characteristics. These data provide information on mortality patterns among U.S. residents by variables such as sex, race and ethnicity, and cause of death. Life expectancy estimates, age-adjusted death rates by race and ethnicity and sex, 10 leading causes of death, and 10 leading causes of infant death were analyzed by comparing 2015 and 2014 final data (1).

Vaccination Coverage Among Adults With Diagnosed Diabetes: United States, 2015

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 09:36:00 EDT

Persons with diabetes are at an increased risk for complications from vaccine-preventable infections.

Problems Paying Medical Bills Among Persons Under Age 65: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, 2011-June 2016

Wed, 30 Nov 2016 09:39:00 EDT

This report provides updated estimates from the NHIS for the percentage of persons under age 65 who were in families having problems paying medical bills, by selected demographic variables and insurance status.

United States Life Tables, 2012

Mon, 28 Nov 2016 05:30:00 EDT

This report presents complete period life tables for the United States by race, Hispanic origin, and sex, based on age-specific death rates in 2012.

Quarterly Provisional Estimates of Infant Mortality, 2014-Quarter 4, 2015

Tue, 22 Nov 2016 08:35:00 EDT

In this release of Quarterly Provisional Estimates, NCHS presents infant mortality rates based on final data for 2014 and provisional data for 2015. Estimates for 2015 are based on all infant death records received and processed by NCHS as of September 11, 2016. Data reported in this release represent 100% of the records included in the final (complete) 2015 data file; however, these data have not undergone the standard processing, evaluation, imputations, and recoding done in the course of producing a final data file for release. As such, the term "provisional" is used throughout this report to indicate that these data may differ from the final 2015 mortality data file. Denominators for infant mortality rates (counts of live births) are based on final birth data for 2014 and 2015 (4,5).

Quarterly Provisional Estimates for Selected Birth Indicators, 2014-Quarter 2, 2016

Tue, 22 Nov 2016 08:34:00 EDT

In this release of Quarterly Provisional Estimates, NCHS presents provisional estimates of selected reproductive indicators from birth data for 2014 through the second quarter of 2016. Estimates for 2014 and 2015 are based on final data (1-2). The estimates for the first and second quarter of 2016 are based on all birth records received and processed by NCHS as of August 28, 2016. Estimates are presented for: general fertility rates, age-specific birth rates, total and low risk cesarean delivery rates, preterm birth rates and other gestational age categories. These indicators were selected based on their importance for public health surveillance as well as the feasibility of producing reliable estimates using available provisional data (1-3). Future quarterly releases will include additional birth indicators from natality data (4). Quarterly estimates are compared with estimates for the same quarter of the preceding year; for example, the second quarter of 2016 is compared with the second quarter of 2015. For comparability with rates for 12-month periods, the quarterly (3-month) rates have been annualized to present births per year per 1,000 population that would be expected if the quarter-specific rate prevailed for 12 months. In addition, the rates and percentages for a 12-month period ending with each quarter (i.e., 12-month moving average) are presented to account for seasonality. Estimates for the 12-month period ending with the fourth quarter in each year can be interpreted as an annual provisional estimate for that year. Differences are reported only if statistically significant (P<0.05).

Quarterly Provisional Estimates for Selected Indicators of Mortality, 2014-Quarter 2, 2016

Tue, 22 Nov 2016 08:32:00 EDT

In this release of Quarterly Provisional Estimates, NCHS presents provisional estimates of death rates for the second quarter of 2016. Reliable estimates for the most recent quarters may not be available for some causes of death. The estimates are based on all death records received and processed by NCHS as of September 11, 2016. Estimates are presented for each of the 15 leading causes of death plus estimates for deaths attributed to drug overdose, falls for persons aged 65 and over, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease, homicide, and firearms-related deaths. Future quarterly releases may include additional causes of death.

Early Release of Selected Estimates Based on Data From the January-June 2016 National Health Interview Survey

Mon, 21 Nov 2016 10:43:00 EDT

In this release, the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) updates estimates for 15 selected health measures based on data from the January-June 2016 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) and presents estimates from 1997 through 2015 for comparison. The 15 Early Release measures are being published prior to final data editing and final weighting to provide access to the most recent information from NHIS. The estimates will be updated as each new quarter of NHIS data becomes available.

Quarterly Estimates of Directly Purchased Private Health Insurance Among Persons Under Age 65: United States, 2011-2013

Mon, 21 Nov 2016 10:43:00 EDT

Previously published data have shown seasonal variation in the percentage of persons under age 65 enrolled in health insurance plans acquired through a health insurance marketplace (1). In 2014 and 2015, there was an increase in the percentage of persons with coverage acquired through the marketplace at the beginning of the calendar year, immediately following the open enrollment period, and there was a decrease in marketplace plans during the last quarter of the year (1). Quarterly effectuated enrollment estimates (percentage of people who have paid their premiums and still have an active policy) for 2015, published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, demonstrate a similar trend (2-5). It is unknown whether this seasonal variation is unique to coverage acquired through a marketplace, or whether this seasonality also existed for directly purchased private health insurance prior to the availability of marketplace coverage beginning in 2014.

Sports- and Recreation-related Injury Episodes in the United States, 2011-2014

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 04:50:00 EDT

Much of the research on sports- and recreation-related injuries focuses on a specific population, activity, or type of injury, and national estimates of the total burden of sports- and recreation-related injuries are limited. This study provides national estimates of the injury burden and examines the distribution of sports- and recreation-related injuries across demographic groups, activities, and injury circumstances.

Age Differences in Visits to Office-based Physicians by Adults With Hypertension: United States, 2013

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 04:49:00 EDT

Hypertension is a chronic condition that affects 31% of adults in the United States (1). The prevalence of hypertension increases with age, from 7% among those aged 18-39 to 65% among those aged 60 and over (2). This report describes age differences for chronic conditions mentioned, hypertensive medications prescribed, doctor visits in the past year, and selected primary diagnoses for office-based physician visits made by adults with hypertension. Adults with hypertension were defined as those aged 18 and over who have been diagnosed with hypertension, regardless of the diagnosis for the current visit. In 2013, there were 258.5 million visits made by such patients, representing 34% of all office-based physician visits by adults (3).

Teen Birth Rates for Urban and Rural Areas in the United States, 2007-2015

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 04:49:00 EDT

Teen birth rates have demonstrated an unprecedented decline in the United States since 2007 (1). Declines occurred in all states and among all major racial and Hispanic-origin groups, yet disparities by both geography and demographic characteristics persist (2,3). Although teen birth rates and related declines have been described by state, patterns by urban-rural location have not yet been examined. This report describes trends in teen birth rates in urban (metropolitan) and rural (nonmetropolitan) areas in the United States overall and by state from 2007 through 2015 and by race and Hispanic origin for 2015.

Summary Health Statistics Tables for U.S. Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2015

Thu, 10 Nov 2016 11:20:00 EDT

The annual Adult Summary Health Statistics tables summarize data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), a multipurpose health survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). These tables provide national estimates for a broad range of health measures for the U.S. civilian non-institutionalized population. Tables show estimates for U.S. adults aged 18 years and over.

Summary Health Statistics Tables for U.S. Children: National Health Interview Survey, 2015

Thu, 10 Nov 2016 11:05:00 EDT

The annual Child Summary Health Statistics tables summarize data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), a multipurpose health survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). These tables provide national estimates for a broad range of health measures for the U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized population. Tables show estimates for U.S. children under age 18 years.

Health Insurance Coverage: Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January - June 2016

Thu, 03 Nov 2016 05:45:00 EST

This report from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) presents selected estimates of health insurance coverage for the civilian noninstitutionalized U.S. population based on data from the January-June 2016 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), along with comparable estimates from previous calendar years. Estimates for 2016 are based on data for 48,549 persons.

Health Insurance Coverage: Early Release of Quarterly Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January 2010-June 2016

Thu, 03 Nov 2016 05:45:00 EST

Health Insurance Coverage: Early Release of Quarterly Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January 2010–June 2016

Cause of Fetal Death: Data From the Fetal Death Report, 2014

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 05:44:00 EST

This report presents, for the first time, data on cause of fetal death by selected characteristics such as maternal age, Hispanic origin and race, fetal sex, period of gestation, and birthweight.

Health Care Access and Utilization Among Adults Aged 18-64, by Poverty Level: United States, 2013-2015

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 06:11:00 EST

In 2014, U.S. adults could purchase a private health insurance plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace or state-based exchanges established as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Additionally, under ACA some states opted to expand Medicaid coverage to low-income adults. Individuals living in or near poverty may have benefited disproportionately from these changes given their lower rates of health insurance coverage (1). Data from the 2013-2015 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) are used to describe recent changes in health insurance coverage and selected measures of health care access and utilization for adults aged 18-64 by family poverty level.

State Variation in Electronic Sharing of Information in Physician Offices: United States, 2015

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 06:11:00 EST

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) provides financial incentives to eligible providers using a certified electronic health record (EHR) system (1,2). In 2015, 77.9% of office-based physicians had a certified EHR system, up from 74.1% in 2014 (3-5). A federal plan to enhance the nation's health information technology infrastructure was published in 2015 to support information sharing (6,7). Therefore, this report uses the 2015 National Electronic Health Records Survey (NEHRS) to describe the extent to which physicians can electronically send, receive, integrate, and search for patient health information.

Injury Mortality: United States, 1999-2014

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 06:10:00 EST

This storyboard depicts injury mortality in the United States from 1999 through 2014. Mortality is characterized using the underlying cause of death which, for injury deaths, refers to the circumstances of the accident or violence that produced the injury. Two concepts are included in the circumstances of an injury death: intent of injury and mechanism of injury. Intent of injury describes whether the injury was inflicted purposefully (intentional injury) and if purposeful, whether the injury was self-inflicted (suicide or self-harm) or inflicted by another person (homicide). Injuries that were not purposefully inflicted are considered unintentional (accidental) injuries. Mechanism of injury describes the source of the energy transfer that resulted in physical or physiological harm to the body. Examples of mechanisms of injury include falls, motor vehicle traffic crashes, burns, poisonings, and drownings (1,2). This storyboard allows the user to select subcategories of injury deaths based on intent and mechanism of injury. Numbers and rates are provided for the subcategory selected by the user.

Birth Expectations of U.S. Women Aged 15-44

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 10:35:00 EST

Birth expectations have been shown to be related to sexual activity, contraceptive use, and fertility (1-3). While most U.S. women believe that having two children is ideal (4), this varies by sociodemographic characteristics. Using data from the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG), this report describes women's birth expectations, number of children expected, and when they expected their next child to be born. Data are shown by age, marital or cohabiting status, and number of children. Selected trends are also shown using NSFG data from 2002, 2006-2010, 2011-2013, and 2013-2015.

Use of Complementary Health Approaches for Musculoskeletal Pain Disorders Among Adults:United States, 2012

Wed, 12 Oct 2016 10:34:00 EST

This report examines the use of complementary health approaches among U.S. adults aged 18 and over who had a musculoskeletal pain disorder. Prevalence of use among this population subgroup is compared with use by persons without a musculoskeletal disorder. Use for any reason, as well as specifically to treat musculoskeletal pain disorders, is examined.

Continued Declines in Teen Births in the United States, 2015

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 10:33:00 EST

The birth rate for teenagers aged 15-19 has fallen almost continuously since 1991, reaching historic lows for the nation every year since 2009 (1-4). Despite declines in all racial and ethnic groups, teen birth rates continue to vary considerably by race and ethnicity. Moreover, the U.S. teen birth rate remains higher than in other industrialized countries (5). Childbearing by teenagers continues to be a matter of public concern. This report presents the recent and long-term trends and disparity in teen childbearing by race and Hispanic origin.

Selected Estimates Based on Data From the January-March 2016 National Health Interview Survey

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 06:14:00 EST

In this release, the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) updates estimates for 15 selected health measures based on data from the January-March 2016 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) and presents estimates from 1997 through 2015 for comparison. The 15 Early Release measures are being published prior to final data editing and final weighting to provide access to the most recent information from NHIS. The estimates will be updated as each new quarter of NHIS data becomes available.

Births in the United States, 2015

Mon, 19 Sep 2016 11:00:00 EST

This report presents several key demographic and maternal and infant health indicators using 2015 final birth data. Trends in general fertility rates, age-specific birth rates, cesarean and low-risk cesarean delivery, and preterm birth rates are presented. Data are from the national vital statistics birth files.

Declines in Cancer Death Rates Among Children and Adolescents in the United States, 1999-2014

Fri, 16 Sep 2016 10:59:00 EST

Since the mid-1970s, cancer death rates among children and adolescents in the United States showed marked declines despite a slow increase in incidence for some of the major types (1-3). These trends have previously been shown through 2012. This data brief extends previous research by showing trends in cancer death rates through 2014 among children and adolescents aged 1-19 years in the United States. Cancer death rates for 1999-2014 are presented and trends are compared for both females and males, by 5-year age group, and for white and black children and adolescents. Percent distributions of cancer deaths among children and adolescents aged 1-19 years are shown by anatomical site for 1999 and 2014.

COPD-related Mortality by Sex and Race Among Adults Aged 25 and Over: United States, 2000-2014

Thu, 08 Sep 2016 10:59:00 EST

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD (chronic bronchitis and emphysema) is a major component of chronic lower respiratory disease (CLRD). CLRD has been the third leading cause of death since 2008 (1). Based on the underlying cause of death, the COPD death rate declined for men but increased for women from 2000 through 2011 (2,3). The burden of COPD mortality based on the underlying cause of death may be underestimated (4-6). Using data from the multiple causes-of-death files, this report describes COPD-related mortality from 2000 through 2014 by selected race and age groups for men and women aged 25 and over. COPD was identified as those with COPD reported anywhere on the death certificate, either as an underlying or a contributing cause of death.

Changes in the Leading Cause of Death: Recent Patterns in Heart Disease and Cancer Mortality

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 10:58:00 EST

For the total U.S. population, heart disease has been the leading cause of death for decades, with cancer the second leading cause (1). However, the ranking of these causes has varied across demographic group and geographic unit over time. Rankings are based on the number of deaths and reflect mortality burden rather than risk of death (2). This report highlights changes in the mortality burden of heart disease and cancer and presents findings by state, race, and Hispanic origin.

The Validity of Race and Hispanic-origin Reporting on Death Certificates in the United States: An Update

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 10:57:00 EST

This report presents the findings of an updated study of the validity of race and Hispanic-origin reporting on death certificates in the United States, and its impact on race- and Hispanic origin-specific death rates.

Prepregnancy Body Mass Index by Maternal Characteristics and State: Data From the Birth Certificate, 2014

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 10:56:00 EST

This report describes prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) among women giving birth in 2014 for the 47-state and District of Columbia reporting areas that implemented the 2003 U.S. Standard Certificate of Live Birth by January 1, 2014.

Anthropometric Reference Data for Children and Adults: United States, 2011-2014

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 10:55:00 EST

This report presents anthropometric reference data for the U.S. population in 2011-2014.

National Survey of Prison Health Care: Selected Findings

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 10:54:00 EST

This report presents selected findings on the provision of health care services in U.S. state prisons. Findings on admissions testing for infectious disease, cardiovascular risk factors, and mental health conditions, as well as the location of the provision of care and utilization of telemedicine are all included.

National Hospital Care Survey Demonstration Projects: Traumatic Brain Injury

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 10:53:00 EST

This report demonstrates the analytical potential of the National Hospital Care Survey (NHCS) through a case study of inpatient discharges and ambulatory visits for traumatic brain injury (TBI) based on unweighted data from the 2013 NHCS of inpatient and emergency department (ED) encounters and the 2013 and 2014 NHCS for outpatient department (OPD) encounters.

Prevalence of Low Weight-for-recumbent Length, Recumbent Length-for-age, and Weight-for-age Among Infants and Toddlers From Birth to 24 Months of Age: United States, 1999-2000 Through 2013-2014

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 10:53:00 EST

Undernutrition in children is defined using weight-for-recumbent length, recumbent length-for-age, and weight-for-age. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends using the World Health Organization (WHO) growth standards to monitor growth in children under age 2 years in the United States. The recommended definition of low values in infants is -2 z scores (corresponding to less than the 2.3rd percentile) on the WHO sex-specific growth standards. Less than the 5th percentile on the corresponding CDC sex-specific growth charts has also been used as a cut point. Consequently, this report presents estimates using both definitions.

Prevalence of High Weight-for-recumbent Length Among Infants and Toddlers From Birth to 24 Months of Age: United States, 1971-1974 Through 2013-2014

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 10:52:00 EST

Excess weight in infants is often defined using weight-for-recumbent length. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends using the World Health Organization (WHO) growth standards to monitor growth in children under age 2 years in the United States. The recommended definition of excess weight in infants is +2 z scores (corresponding to the 97.7th percentile) on the WHO sex-specific weight-for-recumbent length growth standards. Some analyses have used the 95th percentile on the CDC sex-specific weight-for-recumbent length growth charts as a cut point for excess weight in infants. Consequently, this report presents estimates of excess weight using both definitions.

Prevalence of Underweight Among Children and Adolescents Aged 2-19 Years: United States, 1963-1965 Through 2013-2014

Mon, 18 Jul 2016 10:52:00 EST

Underlying health conditions can result in children and adolescents being underweight. In addition, underweight can indicate malnutrition. Results from the 2013-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), using measured heights and weights, indicate that an estimated 3.8% of children and adolescents aged 2-19 years are underweight.

Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity Among Children and Adolescents Aged 2-19 Years: United States, 1963-1965 Through 2013-2014

Mon, 18 Jul 2016 10:51:00 EST

Results from the 2013-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), using measured heights and weights, indicate that an estimated 17.2% of U.S. children and adolescents aged 2-19 years are obese and another 16.2% are overweight.

Prevalence of Underweight Among Adults Aged 20 and Over: United States, 1960-1962 Through 2013-2014

Mon, 18 Jul 2016 10:51:00 EST

Poor nutrition or underlying health conditions can result in adults being underweight. Results from the 2013-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), using measured heights and weights, indicate that an estimated 1.4% of U.S. adults aged 20 and over are underweight. Body mass index (BMI), expressed as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared (kg/m2), is commonly used to classify underweight (BMI less than 18.5) among adults aged 20 and over.

Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, and Extreme Obesity Among Adults Aged 20 and Over: United States, 1960-1962 Through 2013-2014

Mon, 18 Jul 2016 10:50:00 EST

Results from the 2013-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), using measured heights and weights, indicate that an estimated 32.7% of U.S. adults aged 20 and over are overweight, 37.9% are obese, and 7.7% are extremely obese. Body mass index (BMI), expressed as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared (kg/m2), is commonly used to classify overweight (BMI 25.0-29.9), obesity (BMI greater than or equal to 30.0), and extreme obesity (BMI greater than or equal to 40.0).

Increases in Medically Attended Nonfatal Injury Episodes Among Females in the United States

Thu, 14 Jul 2016 10:49:00 EST

Analysis of mortality and emergency department (ED) data have historically shown higher injury rates among males than females. In 2014, the injury-related death rate was 85.5 per 100,000 population for males and 36.3 for females (1). In 2013, 10,746 injury-related ED visits were made per 100,000 population for males and 8,957 for females (2). The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) collects information on medically attended nonfatal injury episodes, providing national estimates beyond deaths and ED visits. This report describes changes in injury episodes in the female population, comparing estimates in 2005-2008 and 2011-2014 by age group, race and ethnicity, cause of injury, and location of injury.

Deaths: Leading Causes for 2014

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 10:48:00 EST

This report presents final 2014 data on the 10 leading causes of death in the United States by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin. Leading causes of infant, neonatal, and postneonatal death are also presented. This report supplements "Deaths: Final Data for 2014," the National Center for Health Statistics' annual report of final mortality statistics.

Deaths: Final Data for 2014

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 10:48:00 EST

This report presents final 2014 data on U.S. deaths, death rates, life expectancy, infant mortality, and trends, by selected characteristics such as age, sex, Hispanic origin, race, state of residence, and cause of death.

Expected Source of Payment at Emergency Department Visits for Adults Aged 18-64 for the United States and in the Five Most Populous States, 2012

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 10:47:00 EST

Visits to the emergency department (ED) by U.S. adults aged 18-64 have remained stable at about 20% (1,2), but ED use may vary by the expected source of payment. This report includes estimates for the five most populous states (California, Florida, Illinois, New York, and Texas). In 2012, there were 130.9 million ED visits in the United States. The majority of these visits (63%) were made by adults aged 18-64 (3). Differences in ED visits made by adults aged 18-64 were examined by expected source of payment and state.

Emergency Department Use in the Country's Five Most Populous States and the Total United States, 2012

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 10:46:00 EST

In 2012, about 20% of children and adults had one or more emergency department (ED) visits during the year (1,2). This report presents ED visits for the country as well as for the five most populous states (California, Florida, Illinois, New York, and Texas). Visits are analyzed by patient and visit characteristics, as well as by hospital characteristics. Estimates are based on the 2012 National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS), a nationally representative survey of visits to hospital EDs.

Expenditures on Complementary Health Approaches: United States, 2012

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 10:46:00 EST

This report presents estimates of expenditures on complementary health approach use among the U.S. population. Estimates are presented for adults and children separately and combined, as well as stratified by type of approach and family income.

Health of Hispanic Adults: United States, 2010-2014

Fri, 17 Jun 2016 10:42:00 EST

There are 54 million Hispanic persons living in the United States, making them the largest minority group in the country (1). Disaggregated data on Hispanic subgroups are needed to understand the health of Hispanic persons of diverse backgrounds (2). This report presents selected estimates of health measures for all Hispanic adults aged 18 and over and for the following four Hispanic subgroups: Central or South American, Cuban, Mexican, and Puerto Rican adults. Comparisons are also made across the subgroups and with the non-Hispanic U.S. adult population as a whole.

Occupational Differences Among Employed Adults Who Met 2008 Federal Guidelines for Both Aerobic and Muscle-strengthening Activities:United States, 2008-2014

Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:41:00 EST

This report presents national estimates of occupational differences among employed adults meeting the 2008 federal guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities performed during leisure time from 2008 through 2014.

The Effect of Changes in Selected Age-specific Causes of Death on Non-Hispanic White Life Expectancy Between 2000 and 2014

Fri, 03 Jun 2016 10:40:00 EST

Between 2000 and 2014, life expectancy at birth in the United States increased by 2.0 years (1,2). The non-Hispanic black population experienced the greatest gain, followed by the Hispanic population. The non-Hispanic white population experienced the smallest gain. Changes in life expectancy over time are directly affected by increases and decreases in age-specific death rates and age-specific cause of death rates. In this report, the relationship between increases in all-cause age-specific and cause-specific death rates and the change in life expectancy for the non-Hispanic white population between 2000 and 2014 is explored.

Births: Preliminary Data for 2015

Thu, 02 Jun 2016 10:38:00 EST

This report presents preliminary 2015 data on U.S. births. Births are shown by age and race and Hispanic origin of mother. Data on marital status, cesarean delivery, preterm births, and low birthweight are also presented.

Health Insurance Continuity and Health Care Access and Utilization, 2014

Thu, 26 May 2016 10:36:00 EST

Between 2013 and 2014, almost 8 million adults aged 18-64 gained health care coverage, although 44 million adults were uninsured for at least part of the past year in 2014 (1). Having health insurance may facilitate the use of health services (2). Some studies of young adults who gained dependent coverage as a result of the Affordable Care Act found increases in having a primary care doctor and decreases in forgone care (3,4). However, other studies found no impact on visits to outpatient care facilities, primary care physicians, or emergency departments (5). This report explores access to and utilization of care among adults aged 18-64 according to health insurance status at the time of interview and during the preceding year.

Physician Office Visits by Children for Well and Problem-focused Care: United States, 2012

Fri, 20 May 2016 10:36:00 EST

Office visits by children can be for well or problem-focused care. Well-care visits for children routinely include assessment of emotional and social development, in addition to physical health and development (1). Problem-focused visits do not routinely include these comprehensive assessments. Receipt of well care is tracked nationally as a measure of health care quality (2). This report describes physician office visits for well and problem-focused care among children under age 18 years. This analysis complements the information on children's visits contained in the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) 2012 online tables (3).

Health of Non-Hispanic Asian Adults: United States, 2010-2014

Thu, 19 May 2016 10:35:00 EST

About 5% of the U.S. population, or 15 million persons, are Asian (1). The Asian population is heterogeneous, characterized by a variety of languages, cultures, socioeconomic statuses, and health issues (2-4). Estimates are presented on health status, multiple chronic conditions, serious psychological distress, and limitations on work or social participation for all non-Hispanic Asian adults and the six largest Asian subgroups: Chinese, Filipino, Asian Indian, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Korean. Estimates for all U.S. adults are also shown.

Access and Utilization of Selected Preventive Health Services Among Adolescents Aged 10-17

Tue, 10 May 2016 10:34:00 EST

Adolescence is a critical period for health promotion, disease prevention, and the development of healthy habits (1). Regular preventive health care visits during this period are recommended to promote health and quality of life (2). This report examines recent trends and demographic differences in the percentages of adolescents with a usual place for preventive care; those who had a well-child checkup in the past 12 months; and those who had a dental visit in the past 12 months.

State Variation in Health Care Service Utilization: United States, 2014

Thu, 05 May 2016 10:34:00 EST

State-level differences in the percentage of uninsured Americans, along with other factors, may affect health care access and utilization (1-4). This report examines the prevalence of two health care utilization measures among adults aged 18-64 by state. Additionally, differences by Medicaid expansion status and state Health Insurance Marketplace type are examined. Estimates are based on the 2014 National Health Interview Survey, a nationally representative sample of the noninstitutionalized U.S. population.

Declines in Triplet and Higher-order Multiple Births in the United States, 1998-2014

Thu, 28 Apr 2016 10:33:00 EST

The incidence of triplet and higher-order multiple births rose fourfold during the 1980s and 1990s (1-3). This rise was associated with older maternal age and the increased use of fertility-enhancing therapies (4,5) and was of concern because of the greater risk of adverse outcome of triplet and higher-order births compared with singletons and the added toll of these pregnancies on maternal health (6). Since 1998, however, this trend has edged downward (3). This report explores the recent downturn in triplet and higher-order births by maternal demographic factors.

Health, United States, 2015

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 10:32:00 EST

Health, United States presents national trends in health statistics on such topics as birth and death rates, infant mortality, life expectancy, morbidity and health status, risk factors, use of ambulatory and inpatient care, health personnel and facilities, financing of health care, health insurance, and other health topics.

Daily Water Intake Among U.S. Men and Women, 2009-2012

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 10:31:00 EST

Water is an essential nutrient for life (1). Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendations from 2004 set adequate levels for total water intake from all foods and liquids at 3.7 liters (125 ounces) for men and 2.7 liters (91 ounces) for women (2). Consuming inadequate amounts of water increases the risk of dehydration, kidney stones, and poorer cognitive performance (3,4). Differences in water intake have been reported by age, race and Hispanic origin, and physical activity (5,6). This report provides updated estimates of mean daily total water intake for U.S. men and women aged 20 and over in 2009-2012.

A Method-bridging Study for Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D to Standardize Historical Radioimmunoassay Data to Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 10:30:00 EST

Serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) were measured for the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) over the 1988-2006 period using a radioimmunoassay (RIA). In 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reissued RIA-harmonized 25OHD for NHANES 2004 and 2006, and advised users to adjust the original RIA data from 1988-1994 by using an equation. Beginning with NHANES 2007-2008, a liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method measured 25OHD.

Suicide Rates for Females and Males by Race and Ethnicity: United States, 1999 and 2014

Fri, 22 Apr 2016 10:29:00 EST

The age-adjusted suicide rate in the United States was 24% higher in 2014 than in 1999, and increases were observed for both females and males in all age groups under 75 (1). This NCHS Health E-Stat provides supplemental data on the frequency and rate of suicide among females and males by Hispanic origin and race for 1999 and 2014.

Increase in Suicide in the United States, 1999-2014

Fri, 22 Apr 2016 10:28:00 EST

Suicide is an important public health issue involving psychological, biological, and societal factors (1, 2). After a period of nearly consistent decline in suicide rates in the United States from 1986 through 1999 (3), suicide rates have increased almost steadily from 1999 through 2014. While suicide among adolescents and young adults is increasing and among the leading causes of death for those demographic groups (4), suicide among middle-aged adults is also rising (5). This report presents an overview of suicide mortality in the United States from 1999 through 2014. Suicide rates in 1999 are compared with 2014 for both females and males across age groups, and percentages are compared by method (firearms, poisoning, suffocation, and other means).

Short Interpregnancy Intervals in 2014: Differences by Maternal Demographic Characteristics

Thu, 21 Apr 2016 10:28:00 EST

Short interpregnancy intervals are associated with adverse birth outcomes, such as preterm birth (1,2). The risk of adverse birth outcomes has been shown to increase as the duration of short intervals decrease (i.e., 12-17 months, 6-11 months, and less than 6 months), and these patterns may reflect different maternal demographic profiles. This report examines categories of short interpregnancy intervals by maternal demographic characteristics among second and higher-order singleton births, using revised birth certificate data for 47 states and the District of Columbia (96% of births) in 2014.

Changes in Life Expectancy by Race and Hispanic Origin in the United States, 2013-2014

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 10:26:00 EST

This report presents changes in life expectancy by race, Hispanic origin, and sex in the United States between 2013 and 2014. Life expectancy was estimated using complete period life tables that are based on death rates adjusted for race and Hispanic origin misclassification on death certificates (1). Life expectancy represents the average number of years that a hypothetical group of infants would live at each attained age if the group was subject, throughout its lifetime, to the age-specific death rates prevailing for the actual population in a given year (1).

Trends in Attitudes About Marriage, Childbearing, and Sexual Behavior: United States, 2002, 2006-2010, and 2011-2013

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 10:25:00 EST

This report describes attitudes about marriage, childbearing, and sexual behavior among men and women aged 15-44 in the United States based on the 2002, 2006-2010, and 2011-2013 National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG).

Current Asthma Prevalence by Weight Status Among Adults: United States, 2001-2014

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 10:25:00 EST

Asthma is a common chronic airway disorder characterized by periods of airflow obstruction known as asthma attacks (1). Symptom frequency can range from intermittent to constant, and attack severity can vary from mild to life threatening (1). Several studies have shown that among adults, obesity is associated with an increased risk of asthma diagnosis, more frequent asthma-related health care use, and greater symptom or severity burden (2-6). In this report, current asthma prevalence is examined by weight status among U.S. adults aged 20 and over.

Nut Consumption Among U.S. Youth, 2009-2012

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 09:24:00 EDT

Nut consumption has been associated with improved weight status (1,2), nutrient intake (3), and diet quality (4,5) among youth. However, allergies to nuts among children may be increasing (6,7), which may lead to higher vigilance over nut exposure in schools and other public settings (8,9). This data brief examines the percentage of youth consuming nuts, including seeds and nut butters, on a given day. In addition, the source of nuts consumed is examined (i.e., the percentages of nuts consumed as a single-item food and as part of other foods).

Characteristics of Physician Office Visits for Obesity by Adults Aged 20 and Over: United States, 2012

Thu, 03 Mar 2016 09:23:00 EDT

Obesity, a complex and costly condition, affects more than one-third of adults in the United States (1). It raises the risk of morbidity from chronic diseases and is a major cause of preventable death (2). Healthy People 2020 objectives for weight status include the delivery of weight-related services in health care settings (3). This report examines health care visits for obesity by adults aged 20 and over in 2012. A visit for obesity is one where the provider listed obesity as one of the diagnoses for the visit. National estimates on the assessment of risk factors and the provision of health-education services at these visits are presented.

Quarterly Provisional Estimates for Selected Causes of Death: 2014-Quarter 3, 2015

Wed, 24 Feb 2016 04:57:00 EDT

Quarterly Provisional Estimates for Selected Causes of Death: 2014-Quarter 3, 2015

Early Release of Estimates Based on Data From the January-September 2015 National Health Interview Survey

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 04:57:00 EDT

Variation in Residential Care Community Nurse and Aide Staffing Levels: United States, 2014

Fri, 19 Feb 2016 05:03:00 EDT

This report presents national and state estimates of staffing levels in residential care communities for registered nurses, licensed practical or vocational nurses, and aides in the United States for 2014.

Long-Term Care Providers and Service Users in the United States: Data from the National Study of Long-term Care Providers, 2013-2014

Fri, 19 Feb 2016 04:59:00 EDT

This report provides information on the supply, organizational characteristics, staffing, and services offered by paid, regulated providers of long-term care services; and the demographic, health, and functional composition of users of these services. Services users include residents of nursing homes and residential care communities, patients of home health agencies and hospices, and participants of adult day services centers.

Measuring Progress Toward Target Attainment and the Elimination of Health Disparities in Healthy People 2020

Fri, 19 Feb 2016 04:58:00 EDT

Healthy People is an initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that provides science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans. As in the previous three decades, Healthy People 2020 (HP2020) has established overarching goals and objectives, and is monitoring progress toward the attainment of its targets as well as the elimination of health disparities among population groups. This Statistical Note discusses the HP2020 measurement practices, contrasting them with those that were in place in Healthy People 2010 (HP2010) and highlighting their strengths and limitations.

Reasons for Emergency Room Use Among U.S. Adults Aged 18-64: National Health Interview Survey, 2013 and 2014

Thu, 18 Feb 2016 06:52:00 EDT

This report examines the percentage of adults aged 18-64 who had an emergency room (ER) visit and their reasons for the most recent visit.

Deaths: Final Data for 2013

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 06:55:00 EDT

This report presents final 2013 data on U.S. deaths, death rates, life expectancy, infant mortality, and trends, by selected characteristics such as age, sex, Hispanic origin, race, state of residence, and cause of death.

Deaths: Leading Causes for 2013

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 06:53:00 EDT

This report presents final 2013 data on the 10 leading causes of death in the United States by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin. Leading causes of infant, neonatal, and postneonatal death are also presented. This report supplements ''Deaths: Final Data for 2013,'' the National Center for Health Statistics' annual report of final mortality statistics.

Smoking Prevalence and Cessation Before and During Pregnancy: Data From the Birth Certificate, 2014

Wed, 10 Feb 2016 06:57:00 EDT

This report presents findings for 2014 on maternal smoking prevalence and cessation before and during pregnancy as collected on the 2003 U.S. Standard Certificate of Live Birth, for a 46-state and District of Columbia reporting area, representing 95% of all births in the United States.

Nonresponse Bias in Estimates from the 2012 National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 07:39:00 EDT

This report presents an analysis of potential nonresponse bias in 2012 NAMCS estimates of physicians and visits to physicians.

Adoption of Certified Electronic Health Record Systems and Electronic Information Sharing in Physician Offices: United States, 2013 and 2014

Wed, 27 Jan 2016 07:38:00 EDT

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) of 2009 provides incentive payments to eligible hospitals and providers that demonstrate the meaningful use of a certified electronic health record (EHR) system (1,2). In 2010, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology began certifying EHR systems as having the capabilities that could enable meeting meaningful use criteria (2). This report uses the National Electronic Health Records Survey (NEHRS) to describe physician adoption of certified EHR systems from 2013 to 2014 across the United States and the extent to which physicians with certified EHR systems share patient health information.

State Variation in Preventive Care Visits, by Patient Characteristics, 2012

Mon, 25 Jan 2016 07:37:00 EDT

Preventive care visits such as general medical examinations, prenatal visits, and well-baby visits give physicians and other health professionals the opportunity to screen for diseases or conditions, as well as to promote healthy behaviors that may delay or prevent these conditions and reduce subsequent use of emergency or inpatient care. In this report, the rate of preventive care visits to office-based physicians is examined by state, patient demographics, and physician specialty. Estimates are based on data from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS), a nationally representative survey of visits to office-based physicians.

Insurance Coverage for Complementary Health Approaches Among Adult Users: United States, 2002 and 2012

Fri, 22 Jan 2016 07:37:00 EDT

Between 30% and 40% of U.S. adults have used complementary health approaches in a given year (1-4). According to national surveys, the type of health insurance an individual holds affects whether they use these approaches (2-5). Health insurance coverage for individual complementary health approaches, however, has not been as widely studied. The most recent national data on this topic was released nearly 20 years ago (1). Recognizing that health insurance benefits have changed over this period, this report presents estimates of insurance coverage among adult users of the three most commonly licensed practitioner-based complementary health approaches in the United States (acupuncture, chiropractic, and massage therapy) (6), using data from the 2002 and 2012 National Health Interview Surveys (NHIS).

Proposed Framework for Presenting Injury Data Using the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) Diagnosis Codes

Fri, 22 Jan 2016 07:36:00 EDT

This report provides a brief description of the differences between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM injury diagnosis codes, introduces the proposed framework and the methods used to create it, and provides a list of additional considerations for review and comment by researchers and subjectmatter experts in injury data and surveillance.

Mortality Among Centenarians in the United States, 2000-2014

Thu, 21 Jan 2016 07:35:00 EDT

The population of the United States is aging. Although centenarians are still uncommon, the numbers of Americans aged 100 and over increased 43.6%, from 50,281 in 2000 to 72,197 in 2014 (1,2). As the number of centenarians increases, so does the number of deaths in this age group (3). National Vital Statistics System mortality data filed by the 50 states and the District of Columbia for years 2000 through 2014 were analyzed to determine the number of deaths, age-specific death rates by race and ethnicity, and sex-specific leading causes of death among centenarians.

Drug Poisoning Mortality: United States, 2002-2014

Tue, 19 Jan 2016 07:34:00 EDT

Drug Poisoning Mortality: United States, 2002-2014

Mean Age of Mothers Is on the Rise: United States, 2000-2014

Thu, 14 Jan 2016 07:33:00 EDT

A mother's age at birth, and particularly the mean or "average" age when a mother has her first child, is of interest to researchers and the public. Mean age can affect the total number of births a mother has over a lifetime, which in turn impacts the composition and growth of the U.S. population. Age of mother is associated with a range of birth outcomes, such as multiple births and birth defects. An earlier report presented trends in mean age from 1970 to 2000 (1). This report updates the earlier report and presents trends in the mean age at first and higher birth orders by race and Hispanic origin of mother and by state from 2000 to 2014 (1).

Sexual Behavior, Sexual Attraction, and Sexual Orientation Among Adults Aged 18-44 in the United States: Data From the 2011-2013 National Survey of Family Growth

Thu, 07 Jan 2016 07:04:00 EDT

This report provides national estimates of sexual behavior, sexual attraction, and sexual orientation among women and men aged 18-44 in the United States, based on the 2011-2013 National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG).

Sleep Duration, Quality of Sleep, and Use of Sleep Medication, by Sex and Family Type, 2013-2014

Wed, 06 Jan 2016 07:03:00 EDT

Sleep affects many aspects of well-being and quality of life for people of all ages. Risks associated with deficient or poor-quality sleep include physical health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease (1,2), mental health issues such as depression (3), and driving and workplace accidents (4,5). Nearly one-third of U.S. adults do not meet the recommendation of getting at least 7 hours of sleep daily (6,7). Prior research has found that marital status (8-11) and whether young children live in the household (10-12) are associated with sleep duration and quality. This report describes sleep duration, sleep quality, insomnia symptoms, and the use of sleep medication among U.S. adults, by sex and family type.

Recent Trends in Heart Failure-related Mortality: United States, 2000-2014

Thu, 31 Dec 2015 05:42:00 EDT

Heart failure is a major public health problem associated with significant hospital admission rates, mortality, and costly health care expenditures, despite advances in the treatment and management of heart failure and heart failure-related risk factors (1-4). Using data from the multiple cause of death files, this report describes the trends in heart failure-related mortality from 2000 through 2014 for the U.S. population, by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin, and place of death. Heart failure-related deaths were identified as those with heart failure reported anywhere on the death certificate, either as an underlying or contributing cause of death. Changes in the underlying causes of heart failure-related deaths are also described in this report.

Births: Final Data for 2014

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 05:43:00 EDT

This report presents 2014 data on U.S. births according to a wide variety of characteristics. Data are presented for maternal age, live-birth order, race and Hispanic origin, marital status, attendant at birth, method of delivery, period of gestation, birthweight, and plurality. Birth and fertility rates are presented by age, live-birth order, race and Hispanic origin, and marital status. Selected data by mother's state of residence and birth rates by age and race of father also are shown. Trends in fertility patterns and maternal and infant characteristics are described and interpreted. Abstract

2010 Pregnancy Rates Among U.S. Women

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 05:45:00 EDT

The drop in birth rates from 2007 through 2013 has been well documented (1). However, it is also important to examine total rates of pregnancy and other pregnancy outcomes (abortion and fetal loss) to provide a comprehensive picture of current reproductive trends. This NCHS Health E-Stat uses data from 2010 to update a previous NCHS report on pregnancy rates (2). Data on pregnancy outcomes by age and race and Hispanic origin are presented.

Summary Health Statistics Tables for the U.S. Population: National Health Interview Survey, 2014

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 05:50:00 EDT

Summary Health Statistics Tables for the U.S. Population: National Health Interview Survey, 2014

Summary Health Statistics Tables for U.S. Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2014

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 05:50:00 EDT

Summary Health Statistics Tables for U.S. Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2014

Abnormal Cholesterol Among Children and Adolescents in the United States, 2011-2014

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 05:46:00 EDT

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death among adults in the United States. To improve the cardiovascular health of the U.S. population, clinical practice guidelines (1,2) recommend screening children and adolescents for risk factors associated with CVD, including abnormal blood cholesterol levels. This report provides 2011-2014 estimates from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) on the prevalence of high total cholesterol, low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and high non-HDL cholesterol among children and adolescents aged 6-19.

Mortality in the United States, 2014

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 06:07:00 EDT

This report presents 2014 U.S. final mortality data on deaths and death rates by demographic and medical characteristics. These data provide information on mortality patterns among U.S. residents by such variables as sex, race and ethnicity, and cause of death. Information on mortality patterns is key to understanding changes in the health and well-being of the U.S. population. Life expectancy estimates, age-adjusted death rates by race and ethnicity and sex, the 10 leading causes of death, and the 10 leading causes of infant death were analyzed by comparing 2014 final data with 2013 final data (1).

Variation in Operating Characteristics of Adult Day Services Centers, by Center Ownership: United States, 2014

Fri, 04 Dec 2015 06:11:00 EDT

More than one-quarter of a million participants were enrolled in 4,800 adult day services centers in the United States in 2014 (1,2). Unlike other long-term care providers, such as nursing homes, home health agencies, hospices, and residential care communities, the majority of adult day services centers are nonprofit (3). However, for-profit ownership of adult day services centers has increased, from 27% in 2010 to 40% in 2012, and more recently to 44% in 2014 (4,5). This report presents the most current national estimates of selected adult day services center operating characteristics, and compares these characteristics by center ownership. State estimates for the characteristics presented in this data brief are available online.

Variation in Adult Day Services Center Participant Characteristics, by Center Ownership: United States, 2014

Fri, 04 Dec 2015 06:11:00 EDT

More than one-quarter million participants were enrolled in adult day services centers in the United States on the day of data collection in 2014 (1). The number of for-profit adult day services centers has grown in recent years (2). In 2012, 40% of adult day services centers were for-profit, serving more than one-half of all participants (3-5). This report presents the most current national estimates of selected characteristics of participants in adult day services centers and compares these characteristics by center ownership type. State-level estimates for the characteristics presented in this report are available online.

Quarterly provisional estimates for selected causes of death: United States, 2014-Quarter 2, 2015

Wed, 02 Dec 2015 06:12:00 EDT

Quarterly provisional estimates for selected causes of death: United States, 2014-Quarter 2, 2015

Problems Paying Medical Bills Among Persons Under Age 65: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, 2011-June 2015

Wed, 02 Dec 2015 06:08:00 EDT

Problems Paying Medical Bills Among Persons Under Age 65: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, 2011-June 2015

Wireless Substitution: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January-June 2015

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 06:13:00 EDT

Preliminary results from the January-June 2015 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) indicate that the number of American homes with only wireless telephones continues to grow. Nearly one-half of American homes (47.4%) had only wireless telephones (also known as cellular telephones, cell phones, or mobile phones) during the first half of 2015-an increase of 3.4 percentage points since the first half of 2014. More than two-thirds of all adults aged 25-34 and of adults renting their homes were living in wireless-only households. This report presents the most up-to-date estimates available from the federal government concerning the size and characteristics of this population.

How Does Cause of Death Contribute to the Hispanic Mortality Advantage in the United States?

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 06:33:00 EDT

The Hispanic population in the United States has lower overall mortality and higher life expectancy at birth than the non-Hispanic white and non-Hispanic black populations. The expectation has been that the Hispanic population should exhibit a mortality profile that is similar to that of the non-Hispanic black population, not one that is advantaged relative to the non-Hispanic white population (1-4). In this report, differences in the leading causes of death between the Hispanic and non-Hispanic white and black populations are explored to determine how they contributed to the life expectancy advantage of the Hispanic population in 2013.

Viral Hepatitis Among Non-Hispanic Asian Adults in the United States, 2011-2014

Thu, 19 Nov 2015 14:40:00 EDT

Hepatitis A (HAV), B (HBV), and C (HCV) viruses are common types of viral hepatitis. HBV and HCV infection can lead to liver disease, cancer, and serious health consequences. HAV and HBV infections are high among Asian persons, especially those born outside the United States (1-3). This report provides 2011-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) estimates on prevalence of antibody to HAV (from infection or immunization), past or current HBV infection, and current HCV infection, by race and Hispanic origin.

Variation in Residential Care Community Resident Characteristics, by Size of Community: United States, 2014

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 14:41:00 EDT

Residents of residential care communities are persons who cannot live independently but generally do not require the skilled care provided by nursing homes. There were 835,200 current residents in residential care communities in 2014 (1,2). "Current residents" refers to those who were living in the community on the day of data collection (as opposed to the total number of residents who lived in the community at some time during the calendar year). This report presents national estimates of selected characteristics of current residents in 2014 and compares these characteristics by community bed size. State-level estimates for these characteristics are available online at: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nsltcp/nsltcp_products.htm.

Variation in Operating Characteristics of Residential Care Communities, by Size of Community: United States, 2014

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 14:41:00 EDT

Assisted living and similar residential care communities provide services to individuals who cannot live independently but generally do not require the skilled level of care provided by nursing homes. In 2014, there were 30,200 residential care communities nationwide (1). This report presents the most current national estimates of residential care community operating characteristics and compares these characteristics by community bed size. State-level estimates for the characteristics presented in this report are available.

Early Release of Selected Estimates Based on Data From the January-June 2015 National Health Interview Survey

Sun, 15 Nov 2015 14:42:00 EDT

Estimated Prevalence of Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Following Questionnaire Changes in the 2014 National Health Interview Survey

Fri, 13 Nov 2015 09:38:00 EDT

The developmental disabilities questions in the 2014 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) were changed from previous years, including question reordering and a new approach to asking about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This report examines survey-based estimates of the lifetime prevalence of ASD, intellectual disability (ID), and any other developmental delay (other DD) following the inclusion of a standalone ASD question, the inclusion of specific diagnoses in the ASD question, and the ASD question preceding the other DD question, and compares them with estimates from previous years.

Hypertension Prevalence and Control Among Adults: United States, 2011-2014

Thu, 12 Nov 2015 09:37:00 EDT

Hypertension is a public health challenge in the United States because it directly increases the risk for cardiovascular disease (1). National and regional health initiatives, including Healthy People 2020, the Million Hearts Initiative, and the Community Preventive Services Task Force, have sought to increase public awareness of the health benefits of improving blood pressure control (2-4). This report presents updated estimates for the prevalence and control of hypertension in the United States for 2011-2014.

Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults and Youth: United States, 2011-2014

Thu, 12 Nov 2015 08:54:00 EDT

Obesity is associated with health risks (1,2). Monitoring the prevalence of obesity is relevant for public health programs that focus on reducing or preventing obesity. No significant changes were seen in either adult or childhood obesity prevalence in the United States between 2003-2004 and 2011-2012 (3). This report provides the most recent national data on obesity prevalence by sex, age, and race and Hispanic origin, using data for 2011-2014. Overall prevalence estimates from 1999-2000 through 2013-2014 are also presented.

Current Contraceptive Use and Variation by Selected Characteristics Among Women Aged 15-44: United States, 2011-2013

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 08:53:00 EDT

This report describes current contraceptive use among women of childbearing age (ages 15-44) during 2011-2013. Current contraceptive use is defined as use during the month of interview, not for a specific act of sexual intercourse. This report's primary focus is describing patterns of contraceptive use among women who are currently using contraception, by social and demographic characteristics. Data from 2002 and 2006-2010 are presented for comparison.

Leading Causes of Death Contributing to Decrease in Life Expectancy Gap Between Black and White Populations: United States, 1999-2013

Fri, 06 Nov 2015 08:51:00 EDT

The trend in U.S. life expectancy since 1900 has been one of gradual improvement (1). Nevertheless, differences in life expectancy by race have persisted at least since official estimates were recorded. Measuring health disparities, including those in life expectancy, is part of the Healthy People 2020 recommendations (2). In 1999, the difference in life expectancy between the white and black populations was 5.9 years. The gap decreased to 3.6 years in 2013. Black and white population differences in causes of death are explored to determine how they contribute to the decrease in the gap in life expectancy from 1999 through 2013.

Health Insurance Coverage: Early Release of Quarterly Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January 2010-June 2015

Thu, 05 Nov 2015 08:51:00 EDT

Health Insurance Coverage: Early Release of Quarterly Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January 2010-June 2015

Health Insurance Coverage: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January-June 2015

Thu, 05 Nov 2015 08:50:00 EDT

This report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) presents selected estimates of health insurance coverage for the civilian noninstitutionalized U.S. population based on data from the January-June 2015 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), along with comparable estimates from the 2010-2014 NHIS. Estimates for 2015 are based on data for 54,097 persons.

Wellness-related Use of Common Complementary Health Approaches Among Adults: United States, 2012

Wed, 04 Nov 2015 08:49:00 EDT

This report presents national estimates of selected wellness-related reasons for the use of natural product supplements, yoga, and spinal manipulation among U.S. adults in 2012. Self-reported perceived health outcomes were also examined.

Electronic Cigarette Use Among Adults: United States, 2014

Wed, 28 Oct 2015 09:48:00 EST

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are battery-powered products that typically deliver nicotine in the form of an aerosol (1). E-cigarettes have been marketed as both a smoking cessation tool and an alternative to conventional cigarettes (2). Results from several studies suggest recent rapid increases in e-cigarette use (3-7). In light of ongoing declines in conventional cigarette smoking prevalence (8), it is important to understand the extent to which e-cigarettes are being used among U.S. adults, both overall and by conventional cigarette smoking status. This report provides the first estimates of e-cigarette use among U.S. adults from a nationally representative household interview survey, by selected demographic and cigarette smoking characteristics.

Summary Health Statistics Tables for the U.S. Children: National Health Interview Survey, 2014

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 09:48:00 EST

Summary Health Statistics Tables for the U.S. Children: National Health Interview Survey, 2014

Summary Health Statistics Tables for the U.S. Population: National Health Interview Survey, 2013

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 09:40:00 EST

Summary Health Statistics Tables for the U.S. Population: National Health Interview Survey, 2013

Racial and Gender Disparities in Suicide Among Young Adults Aged 18-24: United States, 2009-2013

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 09:39:00 EST

Suicide is an act of violence against oneself, resulting in death. Among teenagers and young adults aged 15-24, suicide was the second leading cause of death in 2013 (1). Because patterns of suicide may be different for young adults aged 18-24 than for teens aged 15-17, this NCHS Health E-Stat examines suicide rates and methods among young adults aged 18-24, by sex and race and Hispanic origin, using recent mortality data from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS).

Births: Final Data for 2014 [public use file]

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 09:39:00 EST

Public use file

Births in the United States, 2014

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 09:33:00 EST

This report presents several key demographic and maternal and infant health indicators by race and Hispanic origin, using 2014 final birth data. Trends in general fertility rates (GFRs), teen birth rates, and cesarean delivery and preterm birth rates are explored by race and Hispanic origin group (non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native [AIAN], and Asian or Pacific Islander [API]), with special focus on the most current period, 2013-2014. An earlier report presented 2014 preliminary data on selected topics (1). Data are from the annual national natality files, representing 100% of births to U.S. residents.

Hospitalization, Readmission, and Death Experience of Noninstitutionalized Medicare Fee-for-service Beneficiaries Aged 65 and Over

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 09:32:00 EST

This report provides descriptive measures of hospitalization, readmission, and death among the noninstitutionalized population aged 65 and over using data from a national survey of the noninstitutionalized population linked to Medicare data and the National Death Index. The estimates are presented by self-reported demographic, socioeconomic, heath status, and other characteristics gathered during the interview with the survey participants.

HIV Infection in U.S. Household Population Aged 18-59: Data From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2007-2012

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 09:31:00 EST

This report presents estimates of HIV prevalence, the association of HIV status with key risk factors, and the prevalence of antiretroviral drug use among HIV-infected adults, based on the 2007-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Emergency Department Visits Related to Schizophrenia Among Adults Aged 18-64: United States, 2009-2011

Wed, 23 Sep 2015 09:31:00 EST

Schizophrenia is a severe brain disorder with clinical manifestations that may include hallucinations, delusions, and thought and movement disorders (1,2). This report describes the rate and characteristics of emergency department (ED) visits related to schizophrenia among adults aged 18-64. Visits with an International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) code of 295 for any of the up to three diagnoses listed as being related to the visit were included in this analysis to broadly describe ED visits related to schizophrenia (3).

United States Life Tables, 2011

Tue, 22 Sep 2015 09:30:00 EST

This report presents complete period life tables for the United States by race, Hispanic origin, and sex, based on age specific death rates in 2011.

Self-reported Hearing Trouble in Adults Aged 18 and Over: United States, 2014

Thu, 17 Sep 2015 09:29:00 EST

Untreated hearing loss is associated with decreasing social, psychological, and cognitive functioning (1-4). Using data from the 2014 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), this data brief reports the percentage of U.S. adults who had any trouble hearing without a hearing aid (defined as having at least "a little trouble hearing"). Information is provided on the degree of loss, selected causes of trouble hearing, sought-after care for hearing problems, and use of assistive devices and technology to communicate.

Comparison of the Prevalence of Uninsured Persons From theNational Health Interview Survey and the Current Population Survey, 2014 and 2015

Wed, 16 Sep 2015 09:28:00 EST

The table below provides a side-by-side comparison of recent estimates of uninsurance from the National Center for Health Statistics' National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) and the U.S. Census Bureau's Current Population Survey (CPS). These two surveys are pillars of the federal statistical community's measurement approach to health insurance coverage. However, the 2014 CPS was the first time that the Census Bureau had been able to use that survey to produce estimates of the percentage of persons who lacked health insurance coverage at the time of survey interview. In previous years, CPS produced estimates only of the percentage of persons who lacked health insurance coverage for the entire preceding calendar year. The table below includes the recently released estimates based on 2015 data as well as the previously released estimates based on 2014 data. The CPS estimates for 2014 have been revised based on the full CPS sample.

Caloric Intake From Fast Food Among Children and Adolescents in the United States, 2011-2012

Wed, 16 Sep 2015 09:27:00 EST

Consumption of fast food has been linked to weight gain in adults (1). Fast food has also been associated with higher caloric intake and poorer diet quality in children and adolescents (2). From 1994 through 2006, caloric intake from fast food increased from 10% to 13% among children aged 2-18 years (3). This report presents the most recent data on the percentage of calories consumed from fast food among U.S. children by sex, age group, race and Hispanic origin, poverty status, and weight status.

Linkage of NCHS Population Health Surveys to Administrative Records From Social Security Administration and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Fri, 11 Sep 2015 09:22:00 EST

As the nation's principal health statistics agency, the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) provides statistical information that can be used to guide actions and policy to improve the health of the American people. As part of its ongoing efforts to fulfill this mission, NCHS conducts several population-based and establishment surveys that provide rich cross-sectional information on risk factors such as smoking, height and weight, health status, and socioeconomic circumstances. Although the survey data collected provide information on a wide range of health-related topics, they often lack information on longitudinal outcomes.

Reported Child Health Status, Hispanic Ethnicity, and Language of Interview: United States, 2011-2012

Thu, 10 Sep 2015 09:11:00 EST

This report has three objectives: a) to describe the reported health status of four subgroups of school-age children: Hispanic children with a Spanish interview (Hispanic-Spanish interview), Hispanic children with an English interview (Hispanic-English interview), non-Hispanic black children, and non-Hispanic white children; b) to describe selected characteristics of children in the four subgroups; and c) to consider whether the characteristics of children account for subgroup variations in reported health status.

Variation in Physician Office Visit Rates by Patient Characteristics and State, 2012

Wed, 09 Sep 2015 09:08:00 EST

In 2012, 74% of children and adults with a usual place to visit listed a doctor's office as their usual place for care (1,2). This report examines the rate of physician office visits by patient age, sex, and state. Visits by adults with private insurance as their expected source of payment were also examined. Estimates are based on the 2012 National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS), a nationally representative survey of physician office visits. State estimates for the 34 most populous states are available for the first time. State refers to the location of the physician office visit.

Diagnostic Experiences of Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Thu, 03 Sep 2015 09:08:00 EST

his report describes the diagnostic experiences of a sample of children in the United States diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as of 2011-2012.

Hospitalization for Total Knee Replacement Among InpatientsAged 45 and Over: United States, 2000-2010

Wed, 02 Sep 2015 09:07:00 EST

In 2010, total knee replacement was the most frequently performed inpatient procedure on adults aged 45 and over. In the 11-year period from 2000 through 2010, an estimated 5.2 million total knee replacements were performed. Adults aged 45 and over comprised 98.1% of those surgeries. This report uses data from the National Hospital Discharge Survey (NHDS) to present trends in the rate of hospitalizations for total knee replacement, mean age at hospitalization, and discharge status for inpatients aged 45 and over from 2000 through 2010.

Early Release of Selected Estimates Based on Data From the January-March 2015 National Health Interview Survey

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 09:05:00 EST

Deaths: Leading Causes for 2012

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 09:04:00 EST

This report presents final 2012 data on the 10 leading causes of death in the United States by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin. Leading causes of infant, neonatal, and postneonatal death are also presented. This report supplements ''Deaths: Final Data for 2012,'' the National Center for Health Statistics' annual report of final mortality statistics.

Deaths: Final Data for 2012

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 09:03:00 EST

This report presents final 2012 data on U.S. deaths, death rates, life expectancy, infant mortality, and trends by selected characteristics such as age, sex, Hispanic origin, race, state of residence, and cause of death.

National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey: 2012

Fri, 28 Aug 2015 09:02:00 EST

The Ambulatory and Hospital Care Statistics Branch is pleased to release the most current nationally representative data on ambulatory care visits to physician offices in the United States. Statistics are presented on the physician's practice, patient and visit characteristics based on data collected in the 2012 National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS). NAMCS is an annual nationally representative sample survey of visits to nonfederal office-based patient care physicians, excluding anesthesiologists, radiologists, and pathologists. For the first time, visit estimates for the 34 most populous states are included in the summary tables. Visit estimates for the following states are available: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Estimates for the remaining states are included in Census Division estimates. Four tables presenting state estimates are included for the first time in addition to the tables presenting national estimates.

Prevalence of Obesity Among Children and Adolescents in the United States and Canada

Tue, 25 Aug 2015 09:00:00 EST

About one-quarter of Canadian adults and more than one-third of adults in the United States are obese (1). Obese children are at risk of becoming obese adults (2) and can experience immediate health consequences such as psychosocial stress, elevated blood pressure and cholesterol, and abnormal glucose tolerance (3). Monitoring trends in childhood obesity is important in order to assess interventions aimed at reducing the burden of obesity.

NVSS Vital Statistics Rapid Release

Wed, 19 Aug 2015 12:33:00 EST

In this first pilot release of Quarterly Provisional Estimates, NCHS presents estimates of death rates for seven selected causes of death for 2013 and 2014 and the first quarter of 2015. This is the first public release of any mortality data for 2014 or 2015. The estimates are based on all death records received and processed by NCHS as of June 21, 2015, and will be updated each quarter as new provisional mortality data become available.

U.S. and State Trends on Teen Births, 1990-2013

Fri, 14 Aug 2015 06:23:00 EST

NCHS Data Visualization Gallery: This dashboard assembles all final birth data for women aged 15-19, 15-17, and 18-19 to produce interactive maps and trend lines for the United States and each of the 50 states.

Percentage of Adults Aged 65 and Over With Osteoporosis or Low Bone Mass at the Femur Neck or Lumbar Spine: United States, 2005-2010

Wed, 12 Aug 2015 20:00:00 EST

This Health E-Stat provides information on the percentage of U.S. adults aged 65 and over with osteoporosis and low bone mass at the femur neck or lumbar spine, using data from the 2005-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Health Insurance Coverage: Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January-March 2015

Tue, 11 Aug 2015 20:00:00 EST

This report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) presents selected estimates of health insurance coverage for the civilian noninstitutionalized U.S. population based on data from the January-March 2015 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), along with comparable estimates from the 2010-2014 NHIS. Estimates for 2015 are based on data for 26,121 persons.

Health Insurance Coverage: Early Release of Quarterly Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January 2010-March 2015

Tue, 11 Aug 2015 20:00:00 EST

Health Insurance Coverage: Early Release of Quarterly Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January 2010-March 2015

Preliminary Quarterly Microdata Files: National Health Interview Survey, January-March 2015

Tue, 11 Aug 2015 20:00:00 EST

The preliminary January-March 2015 file is based on 26,193persons in the Family Core, 3,174 children in the Sample Child Core, and 8,554 adults in the Sample Adult Core. Visit the NHIS website for more information on the design, content, and use of NHIS.

Infant Mortality Statistics from the 2013 Period Linked Birth/Infant Death Data Set

Wed, 05 Aug 2015 20:00:00 EST

This report presents 2013 period infant mortality The number of infant deaths was 23,446 in 2013, a decline of 208 statistics from the linked birth/infant death data set (linked file) by infant deaths from 2012. From 2012 to 2013, infant mortality rates maternal and infant characteristics. The linked file differs from the were stable for most race and Hispanic origin groups; declines were mortality file, which is based entirely on death certificate data.

Any Visit to the Eye Doctor in the Past 12 Months Among Adults Diagnosed With Diabetes, by Years Since Diabetes Diagnosis and by Age: United States, 2012-2013

Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:00:00 EST

This Health E-Stat provides information on the percentage of U.S. adults with diagnosed diabetes who visited an eye doctor in the past year, by years since diabetes diagnosis and by age group, using data from the 2012-2013 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS).

Deaths: Leading Causes for 2011

Sun, 26 Jul 2015 20:00:00 EST

This report presents final 2011 data on the 10 leading causes of death in the United States by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin. Leading causes of infant, neonatal, and postneonatal death are also presented.

Deaths: Final Data for 2011

Sun, 26 Jul 2015 20:00:00 EST

This report presents final 2011 data on U.S. deaths, death rates, life expectancy, infant mortality, and trends by selected characteristics such as age, sex, Hispanic origin, race, state of residence, and cause of death.

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) Biospecimen Program, NHANES III (1988-1994) and NHANES 1999-2014

Thu, 23 Jul 2015 20:00:00 EST

This report describes the origins and characteristics of the NHANES biorepositories, which store biospecimens obtained during NHANES III (1988- 1994) and NHANES 1999-2014, as well as the process for obtaining access to the biospecimens for testing and use in research.

Fetal and Perinatal Mortality, United States, 2013

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 20:00:00 EST

This report presents 2013 fetal and perinatal mortality data by maternal age, marital status, race, Hispanic origin, and state of residence, as well as by fetal birthweight, gestational age, plurality, and sex. Trends in fetal and perinatal mortality are also examined.

Sexual activity, contraceptive use and childbearing of teens aged 15-19 in the United States

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 20:00:00 EST

Using data from the 1988 to 2011-2013 National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG), this report provides trends and recent national estimates of sexual activity, contraceptive use, and childbearing among teenagers aged 15-19.

Health Care Access and Utilization Among Adults Aged 18-64, by Race and Hispanic Origin: U.S., 2013-2014

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 12:13:00 EST

This report presents data on Health Care Access and Utilization Among Adults Aged 18-64, by Race and Hispanic Origin: U.S., 2013-2014

Differences in Stroke mortality among adults aged 45 and over in the United States, 2010-2013

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 12:11:00 EST

This report provides data on Differences in Stroke mortality among adults aged 45 and over in the United States, 2010-2013

United States Life Tables, 2010

Fri, 26 Jun 2015 12:08:00 EST

This report presents complete period life tables for the United States by race, Hispanic origin, and sex, based on age-specific death rates in 2010.

Early Release of Selected Estimates Based on Data From the 2014 National Health Interview Survey

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 12:06:00 EST

Long-Term Care Services in the U.S.: 2013 Overview

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:03:00 EST

This report provides data on Long-Term Care Services in the U.S.: 2013 Overview

Births: Preliminary Data for 2014

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 12:01:00 EST

This report presents data on Births: Preliminary Data for 2014

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Men's Use of Mental Health Treatments

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 12:00:00 EST

This report provides data on Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Men's Use of Mental Health Treatments

Communication Disorders and Use of Intervention Services Among Children Aged 3-17 Years: United States, 2012

Tue, 09 Jun 2015 11:58:00 EST

This report presents data on Communication Disorders and Use of Intervention Services Among Children Aged 3-17 Years: United States, 2012

Characteristics of Children in Medicaid Managed Care and Medicaid Fee for Service, 2003-2005

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 11:55:00 EST

This report describes Characteristics of Children in Medicaid Managed Care and Medicaid Fee for Service, 2003-2005

Three Decades of Nonmarital First Births among Fathers Aged 15-44 in the U.S.

Thu, 04 Jun 2015 11:52:00 EST

This report presents data on Three Decades of Nonmarital First Births among Fathers Aged 15-44 in the U.S.

HIV Testing in the Past Year Among the U.S Household Population Aged 15-44, 2011-2013

Tue, 02 Jun 2015 11:50:00 EST

The report describes HIV Testing in the Past Year Among the U.S Household Population Aged 15-44, 2011-2013

Measuring Gestational Age in Vital Statistics Data: Transitioning to the Obstetric Estimate

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 11:47:00 EST

Measuring Gestational Age in Vital Statistics Data: Transitioning to the Obstetric Estimate

Births and Birth Rates for Unmarried Women: United States, Selected Years 1940-2013

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 06:22:00 EST

NCHS Data Visualization Gallery: This storyboard illustrates the percent distribution of births to unmarried women, for 1970-2013; trends in nonmarital births and birth rates, by maternal age for 1940-2013 and by race and ethnicity for 1980-2013; and pregnancy and live birth rates, by marital status and race for 1990-2011.

Natality Trends in the United States, 1909-2013

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 06:22:00 EST

NCHS Data Visualization Gallery: This storyboard describes natality trends in the United States over the past 104 years. Highlighted here are number of births, birth rates, and general fertility rates by selected demographic characteristics.

Top 10 Leading Causes of Death: United States, 1999-2013

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 06:20:00 EST

NCHS Data Visualization Gallery: This dashboard presents the age-adjusted death rates for the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States, including mortality patterns from 1999 through 2013, and by state of residence for selected year and cause of death.

Deaths in the United States, 1900-2013

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 06:18:00 EST

NCHS Data Visualization Gallery: This storyboard of U.S. mortality trends over the past 113 years highlights the differences in age-adjusted death rates and life expectancy at birth by race and sex; neonatal mortality and infant mortality rates by race; childhood mortality rates by age; and trends in age-adjusted death rates for five selected major causes of death.

Serious Psychological Distress in Adults: U.S., 2009-2013

Thu, 28 May 2015 11:44:00 EST

This report presents data on Serious Psychological Distress in Adults: U.S., 2009-2013

Maternal Morbidity for Vaginal and Cesarean Deliveries, According to Previous Cesarean History: New Data From the Birth Certificate, 2013

Wed, 20 May 2015 11:41:00 EST

This report presents data on Maternal Morbidity for Vaginal and Cesarean Deliveries, According to Previous Cesarean History: New Data From the Birth Certificate, 2013

Association Between Diagnosed ADHD and Selected Characteristics Among Children Aged 4-17 Years: U.S., 2011-2013

Thu, 14 May 2015 11:38:00 EST

This report describes the Association Between Diagnosed ADHD and Selected Characteristics Among Children Aged 4-17 Years: U.S., 2011-2013

Dental Caries and Tooth Loss in Adults in the United States, 2011-2012

Wed, 13 May 2015 10:24:00 EST

This report presents data on Dental Caries and Tooth Loss in Adults in the United States, 2011-2012

When Are Babies Born: Morning, Noon, or Night? Birth Certificate Data for 2013

Fri, 08 May 2015 10:21:00 EST

This report presents data on when Babies Born: Morning, Noon, or Night? Birth Certificate Data for 2013

Trends in Elevated Triglyceride in Adults: United States, 2001-2012

Thu, 07 May 2015 11:17:00 EST

This report shows Trends in Elevated Triglyceride in Adults: United States, 2001-2012

Health, United States, 2014

Wed, 06 May 2015 10:57:00 EST

Health, United States is an annual report on trends in health statistics. The 2014 report presents a Special Feature on Adults Aged 55-64.

Deaths From Unintentional Injury Among Adults Aged 65 and Over: U.S., 2000-2013

Wed, 06 May 2015 10:28:00 EST

This report describes Deaths From Unintentional Injury Among Adults Aged 65 and Over: U.S., 2000-2013

Interpregnancy Intervals in the United States: Data From the Birth Certificate and the National Survey of Family Growth

Thu, 16 Apr 2015 09:42:00 EST

This report describes the Interpregnancy Intervals in the United States: Data From the Birth Certificate and the National Survey of Family Growth

Emergency Department Visits for Drug Poisoning: U.S., 2008-2011

Thu, 09 Apr 2015 09:33:00 EST

This report describes Emergency Department Visits for Drug Poisoning: U.S., 2008-2011

Acceptance by Office-based Physicians of New Patients with Public and Private Insurance: United States, 2013

Tue, 31 Mar 2015 09:21:00 EST

This report describes the acceptance by Office-based Physicians of New Patients with Public and Private Insurance: United States, 2013

Trends in Emergency Department Visits for Ischemic Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack: U.S., 2001-2011

Tue, 31 Mar 2015 09:03:00 EST

This report describes Trends in Emergency Department Visits for Ischemic Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack: U.S., 2001-2011

Hypertension-Related Mortality in the United States, 2000-2013

Thu, 26 Mar 2015 08:37:00 EST

This report describes Hypertension-Related Mortality in the United States, 2000-2013

Emergency Department Visits and Proximity to Patients' Residences, 2009-2010

Thu, 19 Mar 2015 08:02:00 EST

This report presents data on Emergency Department Visits and Proximity to Patients' Residences, 2009-2010

Dental Caries and Sealant Prevalence in Children and Adolescents in the United States, 2011-2012

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 19:00:00 EDT

This report describes U.S. youth dental caries and sealant prevalence by race and Hispanic origin for 2011-2012.

Drug-poisoning Deaths Involving Heroin: United States, 2000-2013

Tue, 03 Mar 2015 19:00:00 EDT

Using data from the National Vital Statistics System, this data brief provides a description of trends and demographics for heroin-related drug-poisoning deaths in the United States from 2000 through 2013.

2011 Public-use Linked Mortality Files - Updated data now available

Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:00:00 EDT

The Public-use Linked Mortality File provides mortality follow-up data from the date of survey participation through December 31, 2011. All survey participants are included on the Public-use Linked Mortality file regardless of linkage eligibility.

Problems Paying Medical Bills Among Persons Under Age 65: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, 2011-June 2014

Wed, 25 Feb 2015 19:00:00 EDT

This report provides updated estimates for the percentage of persons under age 65 who were in families having problems paying medical bills, by selected demographic variables, based on data from January 2011 through June 2014 of the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS).

Prescription Opioid Analgesic Use Among Adults: United States, 1999-2012

Tue, 24 Feb 2015 19:00:00 EDT

Prescription opioid analgesics are used to treat pain from surgery, injury, and health conditions such as cancer. Opioid dependence and opioid-related deaths are growing public health problems.

Trends in Long-acting Reversible Contraception Use Among U.S. Women Aged 15-44

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 19:00:00 EDT

Using data from the 1982, 1988, 1995, 2002, 2006-2010, and 2011-2013 National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG), this report examines trends in current LARC use among women aged 15-44 and describes patterns of use by age, race and Hispanic origin, and parity.

Progress With Electronic Health Record Adoption Among Emergency and Outpatient Departments: United States, 2006-2011

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 19:00:00 EDT

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2009 provides incentive payments to eligible hospitals and providers that demonstrate the meaningful use of a certified electronic health record (EHR) system. This report describes the adoption of EHRs in hospital emergency departments (EDs) and outpatient departments (OPDs) from 2006 through 2011 using the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS).

Hospitalization for Total Hip Replacement Among Inpatients Aged 45 and Over: United States, 2000-2010

Wed, 11 Feb 2015 19:00:00 EDT

Total hip replacement, in which both the head of the femur and its socket are replaced, is done to restore movement to hips damaged by osteoarthritis, late stage degenerative bone and cartilage disease, or other injuries and disease. The number of total hip replacements is expected to increase over the next few decades. National Hospital Discharge Survey (NHDS) data show trends and estimates of the number and rate of total hip replacements and average length of stay among inpatients aged 45 and over.

Trends in the Use of Complementary Health Approaches Among Adults: United States, 2002-2012

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 19:00:00 EDT

This report presents national estimates of the use of complementary health approaches among adults in the United States across three time points. Trends in the use of selected complementary health approaches are compared for 2002, 2007, and 2012, and differences by selected demographic characteristics are also examined.

Use of Complementary Health Approaches Among Children Aged 4-17 Years in the United States: National Health Interview Survey, 2007-2012

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 19:00:00 EDT

This report presents national estimates of the use of complementary health approaches among children aged 4-17 years in the United States. Selected modalities are compared for 2007 and 2012 to examine changes over time.

Health Care Utilization Among U.S. Adults With Diagnosed Diabetes, 2013

Tue, 03 Feb 2015 06:07:00 EDT

Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that affects 1 in 10 adults in the United States (1). Diabetes can affect multiple organs and lead to serious health complications (2). Ongoing medical care is recommended for persons of any age who have diabetes in order to manage levels of glucose, obtain preventive care services, and treat diabetes-related complications (2,3). This report describes differences by age in the utilization of selected medical care services among adults aged 18 and over with diagnosed diabetes, based on data from the 2013 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS).

Emergency Department Visits for Motor Vehicle Traffic Injuries: United States, 2010-2011

Fri, 30 Jan 2015 06:06:00 EDT

In spite of improvements in motor vehicle safety in recent years, motor vehicle crashes remain a major source of morbidity and mortality in the United States (1-3). Motor vehicle-related deaths and injuries also result in substantial economic and societal costs related to medical care and lost productivity (4). This report describes the rates and characteristics of emergency department (ED) visits for motor vehicle traffic injuries during 2010-2011 based on nationally representative data from the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS).

Strategies Used by Adults to Reduce Their Prescription Drug Costs: United States, 2013

Thu, 29 Jan 2015 02:59:00 EDT

Approximately one-fifth (18%) of the $263 billion spent on retail prescription drugs in the United States in 2012 was paid out of pocket (1). Some adults offset the cost of prescription drugs by reducing the dosage and frequency of the recommended pharmacotherapy (2-3). Other cost-saving strategies include asking providers for less-expensive medications or purchasing medications abroad (4). This report updates previously reported estimates for strategies used by U.S. adults aged 18 and over to reduce their prescription drug costs (5), using data from the 2013 National Health Interview Survey.

Prevalence of Reduced Muscle Strength in Older U.S. Adults: United States, 2011-2012

Wed, 28 Jan 2015 06:55:00 EDT

Muscle weakness is linked to impaired mobility and mortality in older persons (1,2). The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) Sarcopenia Project recently developed sex-specific criteria to diagnose different degrees of muscle strength (i.e., weak, intermediate, and normal) in older adults based on maximum hand grip strength (1,3). These thresholds are related to the level of muscle weakness that is associated with slow gait speed, an important mobility impairment (3). This report uses the FNIH criteria to provide national estimates of muscle strength in older adults in the United States in 2011-2012.

Births: Final Data for 2013

Thu, 15 Jan 2015 06:52:00 EDT

Objectives-This report presents 2013 data on U.S. births according to a wide variety of characteristics. Data are presented for maternal age, live-birth order, race and Hispanic origin, marital status, attendant at birth, method of delivery, period of gestation, birth weight, and plurality. Birth and fertility rates are presented by age, live-birth order, race and Hispanic origin, and marital status. Selected data by mother's state of residence and birth rates by age and race of father also are shown. Trends in fertility patterns and maternal and infant characteristics are described and interpreted.

Hospitalizations for Patients Aged 85 and Over in the United States, 2000-2010

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 06:49:00 EDT

From 2000 through 2010, the number of adults aged 85 and over in the United States rose 31%, from 4.2 million to 5.5 million, and in 2010, this age group represented almost 14% of the population aged 65 and over (1). It is estimated that by 2050, more than 21% of adults over age 65 will be aged 85 and over (2). Given this increase, adults aged 85 and over are likely to account for an increasing share of hospital utilization and costs in the coming years (3). This report describes hospitalizations for adults aged 85 and over with comparisons to adults aged 65-74 and 75-84.

Cigarette Smoking and Lung Obstruction Among Adults Aged 40-79: United States, 2007-2012

Wed, 07 Jan 2015 04:27:00 EDT

Lung obstruction is characterized by blocked airflow, shortness of breath, and difficulty exhaling. The most common obstructive lung diseases are asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Approximately 15% of U.S. adults aged 40-79 have lung obstruction, with about one-third of those having moderate or worse obstruction (1). Smoking tobacco increases respiratory symptoms (2), lung function loss (3), and the rate of lung function decline (4-6). The benefits of smoking cessation are numerous for all adults (6) and especially for those with lung obstruction (5). This report presents national estimates of cigarette smoking among adults with measured lung obstruction for the period 2007-2012.

Lung Obstruction Among Adults Aged 40-79: United States, 2007-2012

Tue, 06 Jan 2015 04:57:00 EDT

Lung obstruction is characterized by a decrease in airflow and shortness of breath. Common types of obstructive lung diseases include asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. During 2007-2010, about 15% of adults aged 40-79 had lung obstruction, with about one-third of those having moderate or worse obstruction (1). This report uses 2011-2012 data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to update these percentages, overall and by severity level. For this report, lung obstruction is defined based on lung function tests or self-reported oxygen use with diagnosed emphysema or current chronic bronchitis.

Mortality in the United States, 2013

Tue, 30 Dec 2014 04:55:00 EDT

This report presents 2013 U.S. final mortality data on deaths and death rates by demographic and medical characteristics. These data provide information on mortality patterns among U.S. residents by such variables as sex, race and ethnicity, and cause of death. Information on mortality patterns is key to understanding changes in the health and well-being of the U.S. population (1). Life expectancy estimates, age-adjusted death rates by race and ethnicity and sex, 10 leading causes of death, and 10 leading causes of infant death were analyzed by comparing 2013 final data with 2012 final data. In 2013, a total of 2,596,993 resident deaths were registered in the United States.

Nut Consumption Among U.S. Adults, 2009-2010

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 05:59:00 EDT

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourage the consumption of nutrient-dense foods such as nuts and seeds (1). Nut consumption has been associated with improved nutrient intake and diet quality (2-4) and improved health outcomes, including those related to cardiovascular disease (5-11). This report examines the percentage of U.S. adults who consumed nuts on a given day, using data from one in-person, 24-hour dietary recall interview.

Early Release of Selected Estimates Based on Data From the January-June 2014 National Health Interview Survey

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 05:58:00 EDT

In this release, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) updates estimates for 15 selected health measures based on data from the January-June 2014 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) and presents estimates from 1997 through 2013 for comparison. The 15 Early Release measures are being published prior to final data editing and final weighting to provide access to the most recent information from NHIS. The estimates will be updated as each new quarter of NHIS data becomes available. Two additional periodical reports are published through the Early Release Program. Health Insurance Coverage: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey (1) is published quarterly and provides additional estimates of health insurance coverage. Wireless Substitution: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey (2) is published in June and December and provides selected estimates of telephone coverage. Other Early Release reports and tabulations on special topics are released as needed. In addition to these reports, preliminary microdata files containing selected NHIS variables are produced as part of the Early Release Program. For each data collection year, these files are made available three times: in about September and December during the data collection year, and in about March following the data collection year. NHIS data users can analyze these files through the NCHS Research Data Center without having to wait for the final annual NHIS microdata files to be released in about June following the end of the data collection year.

Sexual Orientation in the 2013 National Health Interview Survey: A Quality Assessment

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 05:57:00 EDT

This report presents a set of quality analyses of sexual orientation data collected in the 2013 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). NHIS sexual orientation estimates are compared with those from the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Selected health outcomes by sexual orientation are compared between NHIS and NSFG. Assessments of item nonresponse, item response times, and responses to follow-up questions to the sexual orientation question are also presented.

Current Contraceptive Status Among Women Aged 15-44: United States, 2011-2013

Thu, 11 Dec 2014 05:56:00 EDT

Nearly all women use contraception at some point in their lifetimes (1), although at any given time they may not be using contraception for reasons such as seeking pregnancy, being pregnant, or not being sexually active. Using data from the 2011-2013 National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) on contraceptive use in the month of the interview, this report provides a snapshot of current contraceptive status among women aged 15-44 in the United States. In addition to describing use of any method by age, Hispanic origin and race, and educational attainment, patterns of use are described for the four most commonly used contraceptive methods: the oral contraceptive pill, female sterilization, the male condom, and long-acting reversible contraceptives, which include contraceptive implants and intrauterine devices (2).

2011-2013 National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) Public Use Data Files Now Available

Thu, 11 Dec 2014 05:55:00 EDT

2011-2013 National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) Public Use Data Files Now Available

Births Resulting From Assisted Reproductive Technology: Comparing Birth Certificate and National ART Surveillance System Data, 2011

Wed, 10 Dec 2014 05:54:00 EDT

This report compares data on births resulting from assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures from 2011 birth certificates with data from the 2011 National ART Surveillance System (NASS) among the subset of jurisdictions that adopted the 2003 revised birth certificate as of January 1, 2011, with information on ART.

2012 Period Linked Birth/Infant Death Data Now Available

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 05:52:00 EDT

2012 Period Linked Birth/Infant Death Data Now Available

Discussions Between Health Care Providers and Their Patients Who Smoke Cigarettes

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 05:51:00 EDT

Smoking is the primary cause of preventable death in the United States (1). Studies show that a majority of smokers would like to quit (2) and that even simple advice from physicians has a positive effect on cessation rates (3). Federal and nonprofit agencies have recommended screening and identification of smokers by clinicians and health care delivery systems, as well as intervention and guidance on quitting (4-6). Studies suggest that older persons (2,7-11), women (2,7-9), heavier smokers, and those in poorer health (4,7,10-11) are more likely to receive medical advice to quit smoking. This report extends earlier research by identifying key population and health characteristics associated with those U.S. cigarette smokers aged 18 and over who had a health professional talk to them about their smoking.

Births in the United States, 2013

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 05:50:00 EDT

This report presents 2013 final birth data on several key demographic and maternal and infant health indicators. Trends in the number of births, general fertility rates, age-specific birth rates, and cesarean delivery rates by race and Hispanic origin, as well as trends in preterm births by state and trends in twin births are explored, with special focus on the most current period, 2012-2013. A previous report presented 2013 preliminary data on selected topics (1). Data are from the annual national natality files, representing 100% of births to U.S. residents.

Trends in Drug-poisoning Deaths Involving Opioid Analgesics and Heroin: United States, 1999-2012

Tue, 02 Dec 2014 05:48:00 EDT

This Health E-Stat provides information on annual rates of all drug-poisoning deaths and drug-poisoning deaths involving opioid analgesics and heroin for 1999 through 2012 using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Vital Statistics System.

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey: National Youth Fitness Survey Estimation Procedures, 2012

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 05:45:00 EDT

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey's (NHANES) National Youth Fitness Survey (NNYFS) was conducted in 2012 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). NNYFS collected data on physical activity and fitness levels to evaluate the health and fitness of children aged 3-15 in the United States. The survey comprised three levels of data collection: a household screening interview (or screener), an in-home personal interview, and a physical examination. The screener's primary objective was to determine whether any children in the household were eligible for the interview and examination. Eligibility was determined by preset selection probabilities for desired sex-age subdomains. After selection, the in-home personal interview collected demographic, health, physical activity, and nutrition information about the child as well as information about the household. The examination included physical measurements and fitness tests.

Operating Characteristics of Residential Care Communities, by Community Bed Size: United States, 2012

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 03:32:00 EDT

Residential care, including assisted living, provides long-term supports and services to individuals who cannot live independently but generally do not require the skilled level of care provided by nursing homes. In 2012, there were 22,200 residential care communities nationwide (1). With the aging of the population, residential care will likely continue to be an important part of the long-term care system. Using data from the first wave of the National Study of Long-Term Care Providers (NSLTCP), this report presents the most current national estimates of residential care, and compares selected residential care community characteristics by bed size. State-level estimates for the characteristics presented in this data brief are available from the NSLTCP website.

Trends in Fetal and Perinatal Mortality in the United States, 2006-2012

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 03:31:00 EDT

Changes in outcomes among live births were seen during 2006-2012. For example, the percentage of births delivered at 39 weeks of gestation or more rose (1) and preterm birth and infant mortality rates declined (1-3). Limited recent data, however, have been available on fetal mortality. This information is essential for a more complete understanding of pregnancy health in the United States. This report focuses on fetal deaths (spontaneous intrauterine deaths) at 20 weeks of gestation or more, sometimes referred to as stillbirths, using recently released national data. Trends are examined for fetal mortality for 2000-2012, focusing on the period 2006-2012, and for perinatal mortality by race and Hispanic origin for 2006-2011 (the latest year available) and by state for combined years 2005-2006 and 2010-2011.

Trends in Low-risk Cesarean Delivery in the United States, 1990-2013

Wed, 05 Nov 2014 05:02:00 EDT

This report describes trends in low-risk cesarean delivery rates in the United States from 1990 through 2013. Trends in low-risk cesarean delivery by state of residence, gestational age, age of mother, and race and Hispanic origin of mother are examined.

Design and Operation of the National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs, 2009-2010

Mon, 03 Nov 2014 05:01:00 EDT

This report presents the development, plan, and operation of the 2009-2010 National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs, a module of the State and Local Area Integrated Telephone Survey. The survey is conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics. This survey was designed to produce national and state-specific prevalence estimates of children with special health care needs (CSHCN), to describe the types of services that they need and use, and to assess aspects of the system of care for CSHCN.

Depression and Obesity in the U.S. Adult Household Population, 2005-2010

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 06:00:00 EST

In 2005-2010, 34.6% of U.S. adults aged 20 and over were obese and 7.2% had depression, based on depressive symptoms experienced in the past 2 weeks (1). Both obesity and depression are associated with many health risks, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and functional limitations (2-4). Studies have shown higher rates of obesity in persons with depression (5,6). This relationship may vary by sex (7). Almost 11% of adults take antidepressant medication (8) including persons who are responding well and persons who still have moderate to severe symptoms of depression. Use of some antidepressants is positively related to obesity (9). Understanding the relationship between depression (defined by moderate to severe symptoms) and antidepressant usage and obesity may inform treatment and prevention strategies for both conditions.

Mortality in the United States, 2012

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 05:35:00 EST

This report presents 2012 U.S. final mortality data on deaths and death rates by demographic and medical characteristics. These data provide information on mortality patterns among residents of the United States by such variables as sex, race and ethnicity, and cause of death. Information on mortality patterns is key to understanding changes in the health and well-being of the U.S. population (1). Life expectancy estimates, age-adjusted death rates by race and ethnicity and sex, 10 leading causes of death, and 10 leading causes of infant death were analyzed by comparing 2012 final data with 2011 final data.

Directly-purchased Private Health Insurance by Selected Demographics and Year: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, 2013-March 2014

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 08:00:00 EST

Web tables

2009 Cohort Linked Birth/Infant Death Data Files and User Guide Now Available

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 05:53:00 EST

2009 Cohort Linked Birth/Infant Death Data Files and User Guide Now Available

International Comparisons of Infant Mortality and Related Factors: United States and Europe, 2010

Wed, 24 Sep 2014 05:51:00 EST

This report investigates the reasons for the United States' high infant mortality rate when compared with European countries. Specifically, the report measures the impact on infant mortality differences of two major factors: the percentage of preterm births and gestational age-specific infant mortality rates.

Health E-Stats on Prevalence of Obesity, Overweight, and Underweight among Adults and Children

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 05:48:00 EST

Four releases include: Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, and Extreme Obesity Among Adults: United States, 1960-1962 Through 2011-2012 (September 2014); Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity Among Children and Adolescents: United States, 1963-1965 Through 2011-2012; Prevalence of Underweight Among Adults Aged 20 and Over: United States, 1960-1962 Through 2011-2012; Prevalence of Underweight Among Children and Adolescents Aged 2-19 Years: United States, 1963-1965 Through 2011-2012

Drug-poisoning Deaths Involving Opioid Analgesics: United States, 1999-2011

Tue, 16 Sep 2014 05:46:00 EST

Poisoning is the leading cause of injury death in the United States (1). Drugs-both illicit and pharmaceutical-are the major cause of poisoning deaths, accounting for 90% of poisoning deaths in 2011. Misuse or abuse of prescription drugs, including opioid-analgesic pain relievers, is responsible for much of the recent increase in drug-poisoning deaths (2). This report highlights trends in drug-poisoning deaths involving opioid analgesics (referred to as opioid-analgesic poisoning deaths) and updates previous Data Briefs on this topic (1,3).

Comparison of the Prevalence of Uninsured Persons From the National Health Interview Survey and the Current Population Survey, January-April 2014

Tue, 16 Sep 2014 05:43:00 EST

The table below provides a side-by-side comparison of recent estimates of uninsurance from the National Center for Health Statistics' National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) and the U.S. Census Bureau's Current Population Survey (CPS). These two surveys are pillars of the federal statistical community's measurement approach to health insurance coverage. However, the 2014 CPS is the first time that the Census Bureau has been able to use that survey to produce estimates of the percentage of persons who lacked health insurance coverage at the time of survey interview. In previous years, CPS produced estimates only of the percentage of persons who lacked health insurance coverage for the entire preceding calendar year.

Health Insurance Coverage: Early Release of Quarterly Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January 2010-March 2014

Tue, 16 Sep 2014 05:42:00 EST

Web tables

Selected Estimates Based on Data From the January-March 2014 National Health Interview Survey

Tue, 16 Sep 2014 05:40:00 EST

Differences in Adult Day Services Center Participant Characteristics by Center Ownership: United States, 2012

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 05:39:00 EST

The 4,800 adult day services centers nationwide provide a variety of services to their 273,200 participants, the majority of whom are older adults and women (1). The number of for-profit adult day services centers has grown in recent years (2). The 1,900 for-profit centers, representing 40% of centers nationally, served nearly one-half (47%) of center participants in 2012 (3). Using data from the National Study of Long-Term Care Providers, this report presents selected characteristics of adult day services center participants in 2012 and compares the characteristics of participants in for-profit centers with those in nonprofit centers.

Differences in Adult Day Services Center Characteristics by Center Ownership: United States, 2012

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 05:37:00 EST

The most recent data estimate that 4,800 adult day services centers nationwide serve nearly a quarter million participants daily (1). Unlike other long-term care providers, such as nursing homes, home health agencies, hospices, and residential care communities, the majority of adult day services centers are nonprofit (1). However, for-profit ownership of adult day services centers appears to be increasing, from 27% in 2010 to 40% in 2012 (2). Using data from the National Study of Long-Term Care Providers, this report presents national estimates for characteristics of adult day services centers in 2012 and compares them by type of center ownership. State-level estimates for characteristics presented in this data brief are available from: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nsltcp/nsltcp_products.htm.

Linkage of 1986-2009 National Health Interview Survey With 1981-2010 Florida Cancer Data System

Mon, 08 Sep 2014 04:34:00 EST

National survey data linked with state cancer registry data has the potential to create a valuable tool for cancer prevention and control research. A pilot project-developed in a collaboration of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and the Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS) at the University of Miami -links the records of the 1986-2009 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) and the 1981-2010 FCDS. The project assesses the feasibility of performing a record linkage between NCHS survey data and a state-based cancer registry, as well as the value of the data produced. The linked NHIS-FCDS data allow researchers to follow NHIS survey participants longitudinally to examine factors associated with future cancer diagnosis, and to assess the characteristics and quality of life among cancer survivors.

Use of Selected Nonmedication Mental Health Services by Adolescent Boys and Girls With Serious Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties: United States, 2010-2012

Wed, 27 Aug 2014 04:30:00 EST

Mental health is a key component of a child's overall wellbeing. Previous research using data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) found that about 6% of adolescents have serious emotional or behavioral difficulties (1). Both medication and nonmedication services have been found to be effective for treatment (2-8). Two recent reports from the National Center for Health Statistics have presented estimates of medication use among U.S. adolescents (9-10). The use of prescription medication for emotional or behavioral difficulties was higher among boys than girls (10). This report describes differences between boys and girls in the use of nonmedication mental health services in various school and nonschool settings among adolescents aged 12-17 with serious emotional or behavioral difficulties.

National and State Patterns of Teen Births in the United States, 1940-2013

Wed, 20 Aug 2014 04:45:00 EST

This report presents trends from 1940 through 2013 in national birth rates for teenagers, with particular focus on the period since 1991. The percent changes in rates for 1991-2012 and for 2007-2012 are presented for the United States and for states. Preliminary data for 2013 are shown where available.

Recent Declines in Nonmarital Childbearing in the United States

Wed, 13 Aug 2014 05:43:00 EST

There were sharp increases in nonmarital childbearing from 2002 to 2007, following the steady increases beginning in the 1980s. The upward trends have mainly reversed since 2007-2008. In addition, the nature of nonmarital childbearing may be changing as cohabiting unions have increased over the last few decades in the United States along with pregnancies within those unions. Births to unmarried women are at greater risk for adverse outcomes, including low birth weight, preterm birth, and infant mortality. Social and financial supports for unmarried mothers may be limited. This report describes recent trends in nonmarital births from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) and in cohabitation for unmarried mothers using data from the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG).

Age Differences in Visits to Office-based Physicians by Patients With Diabetes: United States, 2010

Thu, 31 Jul 2014 05:00:00 EST

Diabetes is a chronic condition which affects nearly 29 million Americans and is a major cause of other chronic conditions, including heart disease, eye disease, and stroke. Diabetes was the seventh leading U.S. cause of death in 2009 and 2010. Management of diabetes costs nearly $245 billion annually, and patients with diabetes have medical expenditures approximately 2.3 times higher than those for patients without diabetes. This data brief shows the trend from 2005 through 2010 for visits to office-based physicians by patients with diabetes, and describes age differences in the utilization of health care by patients with diabetes in 2010.

Deaths Attributed to Heat, Cold, and Other Weather Events in the United States, 2006-2010

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 05:01:00 EST

This report examines heat-related mortality, cold-related mortality, and other weather-related mortality during 2006-2010 among subgroups of U.S. residents.

Reasons for Emergency Room Use Among U.S. Children: National Health Interview Survey, 2012

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 09:41:00 EST

Emergency rooms (ERs) are intended to provide care for acute and life-threatening medical conditions for people of all ages, but use is highest among older adults and young children (1). In 2012, 18% of children aged 0-17 years visited the ER at least once in the past year (2). Rising health care costs make it important to understand the reasons that families with children seek ER care, rather than less expensive office-based or outpatient care (3). Families visiting the ER at night or on weekends may have different characteristics or reasons for using the ER than those who visit during the day (4). Previous research among adults found that the majority visited the ER because "only a hospital could help," or the "doctor's office [was] not open" (5). This report provides comparable statistics on reasons for children's ER use.

Perception of Weight Status in U.S. Children and Adolescents Aged 8-15 Years, 2005-2012

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 04:37:00 EST

Childhood obesity is a major public health problem associated with many adverse health outcomes in adulthood. During 2011-2012, nearly 17% of children and adolescents were obese. Weight status misperception occurs when the child's perception of their weight status differs from their actual weight status based on measured height and weight. Accurate weight status self-perception has been linked to appropriate weight control behaviors in youth. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data for children and adolescents aged 8-15 years offers an opportunity to examine weight perception status in this age group.

Rural Residents Who Are Hospitalized in Rural and Urban Hospitals: United States, 2010

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 07:11:00 EST

In 2010, 17% of the U.S. population lived in rural (nonmetropolitan) areas (1). Many rural areas are medically underserved due to physician (especially specialist) shortages (2-4). Rural hospitals often are small, with a low volume of services, and have difficulty remaining financially viable under the regular hospital prospective payment system (3). Special Medicare hospital payment categories have been established so that rural residents have access to hospital care without traveling to urban areas (2,5). The share of rural residents' hospitalizations that take place in urban (metropolitan) compared with rural hospitals has been of interest for a number of years (3,6,7). Those who go to urban hospitals have been described as "bypassing" rural hospitals. This data brief compares characteristics of rural residents who stay in rural areas with those who travel to urban areas for their inpatient care.

Fruit and Vegetable Consumption of U.S. Youth, 2009-2010

Wed, 16 Jul 2014 07:10:00 EST

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), 2010 encourage Americans, including youth, to increase their consumption of fruits and vegetables. Individuals are encouraged to "eat a variety of vegetables, especially dark-green and red and orange vegetables." Fruits and vegetables are sources of many under-consumed nutrients and consuming fruits and vegetables is associated with a decreased risk of chronic disease (1-3). This report examines the percentage of youth aged 2-19 years who consumed fruits and vegetables on a given day in 2009-2010, using data from one 24-hour dietary recall interview.

Sexual Orientation and Health Among U.S. Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2013

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 07:10:00 EST

To provide national estimates for indicators of health-related behaviors, health status, health care service utilization, and health care access by sexual orientation using data from the 2013 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS).

Wireless Substitution: Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, July-December 2013

Mon, 14 Jul 2014 07:08:00 EST

Preliminary results from the July-December 2013 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) indicate that the number of American homes with only wireless telephones continues to grow. Two in every five American homes (41.0%) had only wireless telephones (also known as cellular telephones, cell phones, or mobile phones) during the second half of 2013-an increase of 1.6 percentage points since the first half of 2013 and 2.8 percentage points since the second half of 2012. However, these increases are smaller than those observed in previous years. This report presents the most up-to-date estimates available from the federal government concerning the size and characteristics of these populations.

TV Watching and Computer Use in U.S. Youth Aged 12-15, 2012

Wed, 09 Jul 2014 07:09:00 EST

Excessive screen-time behaviors, such as using a computer and watching TV, for more than 2 hours daily have been linked with elevated blood pressure, elevated serum cholesterol, and being overweight or obese among youth (1-3). Additionally, screen-time behavior established in adolescence has been shown to track into adulthood (4). The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute-supported Expert Panel and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend that children limit leisure screen time to 2 hours or less daily (5,6). This report presents national estimates of TV watching and computer use outside of the school day.

Prevalence of Incontinence Among Older Americans

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 07:06:00 EST

This report presents national estimates of incontinence prevalence in the United States using data source-specific definitions of incontinence among persons aged 65 and over by sociodemographic characteristics during 2007-2010.

Recent Declines in Induction of Labor by Gestational Age

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:04:00 EST

During the 1980s, 1990s, and through 2006, the length of pregnancies in the United States shortened (1). From 1981 through 2006, the proportion of infants born at less than 39 completed weeks of gestation increased nearly 60%, while births at 39 weeks or more declined more than 20%. This shift in the gestational age distribution has been associated with greater use of cesarean delivery and induction of labor prior to full term (2-4). In more recent years, however, the trend towards shorter gestational ages has partially reversed. Since 2006, births delivered at less than 39 weeks have declined (down 12%), and births at 39 weeks or more have increased (up 9%) (1). This report explores trends in induction of labor for singleton births by gestational age, maternal age, race and Hispanic origin, and state for 2006-2012.

Selected Estimates Based on Data From the 2013 National Health Interview Survey

Sat, 14 Jun 2014 07:05:00 EST

Health Insurance Coverage: Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, 2013

Sat, 14 Jun 2014 07:04:00 EST

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is releasing selected estimates of health insurance coverage for the civilian noninstitutionalized U.S. population based on data from the 2013 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), along with comparable estimates from the 2008-2012 NHIS. Estimates for 2013 were based on data for 104,203 persons.

Marriage, Cohabitation, and Men's Use of Preventive Health Care Services

Wed, 11 Jun 2014 07:03:00 EST

Previous research has demonstrated that married men are more likely than not-married men to seek preventive health care services because their spouses encourage them to do so (1,2). It was not known, however, whether cohabiting partners of not-married men play a health-promoting role similar to that of spouses. With data from the 2011-2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), selected measures of preventive health care service use were compared for three groups of men aged 18-64: married men (defined as those living with a spouse), cohabiting men (defined as those living with a partner who is not a spouse), and other not-married men. The consistency of observed differences by age and health insurance coverage status was also investigated.

Births: Preliminary Data for 2013

Thu, 29 May 2014 07:02:00 EST

This report presents prelimina ry data for 2013 on births in the United States. U.S. data on births are shown by age, live-birth order, race, and Hispanic origin of mother. Data on marital status, cesarean delivery, preterm births, and low birthwe ight are also presented.

Cardiorespiratory Fitness Levels Among U.S. Youth Aged 12-15 Years: United States, 1999-2004 and 2012

Wed, 28 May 2014 07:01:00 EST

Physical fitness has been defined as "a set of attributes that people have or achieve that relates to the ability to perform physical activity" (1). Cardiorespiratory fitness is one component of physical fitness and is defined as the "ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply fuel during sustained physical activity and to eliminate fatigue products after supplying fuel" (1). Cardiorespiratory fitness is most often measured by maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), which is the maximum capacity of the body to transport and use oxygen during physical activity (2). This report presents the most recent national data on the percentage of youth who had adequate levels of cardiorespiratory fitness. Adequate levels of cardiorespiratory fitness are based on standards that are age- and sex-specific and established based on how fit children need to be for good health.

Trends in Electronic Health Record System Use Among Office-based Physicians: United States, 2007-2012

Tue, 20 May 2014 07:01:00 EST

This report presents trends in the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) by office-based physicians during 2007-2012. Rates of adoption are compared by selected physician and practice characteristics.

Health, United States, 2013

Wed, 14 May 2014 06:59:00 EST

First Births to Older Women Continue to Rise

Fri, 09 May 2014 09:21:00 EST

The average age of women at first birth has risen over the past 4 decades. This increase is in part a reflection of the shift in first births to women 35 years and older. Delayed childbearing affects the size, composition, and future growth of the population in the United States. Increased health risks to older mothers, especially those 40 years and older, and their infants are well documented, first time older mothers are generally better educated and more likely to have more resources including higher incomes than those at the youngest reproductive ages. This report explores trends in first births to women aged 35-39 and 40-44 years from 1970 to 2012, and by race and Hispanic origin from 1990 to 2012 (the most recent year for which comparable data are available). Trends in first births for older women by state are examined for the recent period, 2000 to 2012.

State Variability in Supply of Office-based Primary Care Providers: United States, 2012

Thu, 08 May 2014 09:18:00 EST

Primary care providers include primary care physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. Primary care physicians are those in family and general practice, internal medicine, geriatrics, and pediatrics. This report presents state estimates of the supply of primary care physicians per capita, as well as the availability of physician assistants or nurse practitioners in primary care physicians' practices.

Adverse Family Experiences Among Children in Nonparental Care, 2011-2012

Wed, 07 May 2014 09:17:00 EST

This report presents estimates of the proportion of children who have experienced selected adverse family events by the number of biological parents in the household, with a focus on comparisons among subgroups of children in nonparental care defined by caregiver type.

Injury-related Emergency Department Visits by Children and Adolescents: United States, 2009-2010

Tue, 06 May 2014 09:16:00 EST

Injury is the leading cause of death and a major source of morbidity among children and adolescents in the United States. The emergency department (ED) plays an important role in the care of injuries, and these visits often represent the initial contact with a provider for the injury. This report examines nationally representative data on injury-related ED visits by children and adolescents aged 18 years and under in the United States during 2009-2010. Injury-related ED visit rates were also compared for the age groups 0-4, 5-12, and 13-18 years, as these correspond to the preschool, school-age, and teen life periods respectively.

2013 NCHS Urban-Rural Classification Scheme for Counties

Mon, 28 Apr 2014 09:16:00 EST

This report details development of the 2013 National Center for Health Statistics' (NCHS) Urban-Rural Classification Scheme for Counties (update of the 2006 NCHS scheme) and applies it to health measures to demonstrate urban-rural health differences.

Design and Estimation for the National Health Interview Survey, 2006-2015

Mon, 28 Apr 2014 09:15:00 EST

This report presents an overview, a detailed description of the sample design features, and estimation structures for the 2006-2015 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). It fulfills the same role for the current 2006-2015 NHIS design as NCHS Series 2, No. 130, ''Design and Estimation for the National Health Interview Survey, 1995-2004'' provided for the previous design, which was extended through 2005.

Use of Medication Prescribed for Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties Among Children Aged 6-17 Years in the United States, 2011-2012

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 09:14:00 EST

Mental health problems are common chronic conditions in children. Medication is often prescribed to treat the symptoms of these conditions. Few population-based studies have examined the use of prescription medication to treat mental health problems among younger as well as older school-aged children. This report describes the sociodemographic characteristics of children aged 6-17 years prescribed medication or taking medication during the past 6 months for emotional or behavioral difficulties, and describes parental reports of the perceived benefit of this medication.

Comparison of In-home Collection of Physical Measurements and Biospecimens With Collection in a Standardized Setting: The Health Measures at Home Study

Tue, 22 Apr 2014 09:14:00 EST

Collection of physical measurements and biospecimens in the home may be an efficient way to obtain objective health measurements. This study assesses differences between collection in the home and a standardized setting.

Rural and Urban Hospitals' Role in Providing Inpatient Care, 2010

Tue, 22 Apr 2014 09:13:00 EST

In 2010, 17% of the U.S. population lived in rural (nonmetropolitan) areas. Disparities in health care access between rural and urban areas have been documented. Rural hospitals not only provide inpatient care, but also emergency department, outpatient department, long-term care, and health care coordination. Rural hospitals may have difficulty remaining financially viable. Medicare payment policies help keep the low-volume hospitals solvent so that vulnerable populations have access to health care without traveling to urban areas. This data brief provides national data on patients served, and inpatient care provided, by rural hospitals in the health care system in 2010.

Regional Variation in Use of Complementary Health Approaches by U.S. Adults

Wed, 16 Apr 2014 09:12:00 EST

Complementary health approaches are defined as "a group of diverse medical and health care interventions, practices, products, or disciplines that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine". They range from practitioner-based approaches, such as chiropractic manipulation and massage therapy, to predominantly self-care approaches, such as nonvitamin, nonmineral dietary supplements, meditation, and yoga. This report presents estimates of the four most commonly used complementary health approaches among adults aged 18 and over in nine geographic regions, using data from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey adult alternative medicine supplement.

Unintentional Drowning Deaths in the United States, 1999-2010

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 09:12:00 EST

Drowning is the third leading cause of death from unintentional injury worldwide, accounting for 7% of all injury-related deaths according to 2004 data from the World Health Organization. Previous reports indicated that, although the death rate from unintentional drowning for persons aged 0-19 years decreased in the United States, drowning had become the major cause of death from unintentional injury among children aged 1-4 years. To facilitate injury prevention programs, this study analyzed mortality data from the National Vital Statistics System from 1999 through 2010 to provide more detailed information on characteristics and patterns of unintentional drowning deaths, including recent trends and drowning by day of week, age group, sex, and place of incident.

Problems Paying Medical Bills: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January 2011-June 2013

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 09:10:00 EST

Previous work has shown that in the first half of 2011 through the first half of 2012, more than one in five persons under age 65 were in families with problems paying medical bills in the past 12 months. This report provides updated estimates for the percentage of persons under age 65 who were in families having problems paying medical bills, by selected demographic variables, based on data from five consecutive 6-month periods from January-June 2011 to January-June 2013 of the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). In this report, an NHIS "family" is defined as an individual or a group of two or more related persons living together in the same housing unit. Thus, a family can consist of only one person. In some instances, unrelated persons sharing the same household, such as an unmarried couple living together, may also be considered a family.

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey: National Youth Fitness Survey Plan, Operations, and Analysis, 2012

Mon, 07 Apr 2014 09:08:00 EST

The objective of NNYFS was to provide national-level estimates of the physical activity and fitness levels of children, based on interview and physical examination data. Results from the survey are intended to contribute to the development of policies and programs to improve youth fitness nationally. The data also may be used in the development of national reference standards for measures of fitness and physical activity.

Health Insurance Coverage: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January-September 2013

Fri, 28 Mar 2014 08:42:00 EST

Three estimates of lack of health insurance coverage are provided: (a) uninsured at the time of interview, (b) uninsured at least part of the year prior to interview (which includes persons uninsured for more than a year), and (c) uninsured for more than a year at the time of interview. Estimates of public and private coverage are also presented. Estimates for January-September 2013 were based on data for 77,953 persons.

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey: Sample Design, 2011-2014

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 09:07:00 EST

This report provides some background on the NHANES program, beginning with the first survey cycle in the 1970s and highlighting significant changes since its inception. The report then describes the broad design specifications for the 2011-2014 survey cycle, including survey objectives, domain and precision specifications, and operational requirements unique to NHANES. The report also describes details of the survey design, including the calculation of sampling rates and sample selection methods. Documentation of survey content, data collection procedures, estimation methods, and methods to assess nonsampling errors are reported elsewhere.

Routine Prenatal Care Visits by Provider Specialty in the United States, 2009-2010

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 05:34:00 EST

Early and adequate prenatal care is a Healthy People 2020 objective (1). Previous studies have focused on practice patterns of obstetricians/gynecologists or overall ambulatory care utilization by women (2-5). However, the amount of routine prenatal care delivered by obstetrics and gynecology (ob/gyn) providers and non-ob/gyn providers has not been quantified. Understanding which providers deliver prenatal care may yield valuable information about training and workforce needs. This report quantifies the amount of routine prenatal care delivered by non-ob/gyn providers among women aged 15-54 who were seen in physicians' offices, community health centers, and hospital outpatient departments (OPDs).

Trends in Out-of-Hospital Births in the United States, 1990-2012

Tue, 04 Mar 2014 04:33:00 EDT

In 1900, almost all U.S. births occurred outside a hospital; however the proportion of out-of-hospital births fell to 44% by 1940 and to 1% by 1969, where it remained through the 1980s (1-3). Although out-of-hospital births are still rare in the United States, they have been increasing recently (4). If this increase continues, it has the potential to affect patterns of facility usage, clinician training, and resource allocation, as well as health care costs (5-8). This report updates previous analyses (2,9) to examine recent trends and characteristics of out-of-hospital births, including home and birthing center births, in the United States from 1990-2012, and compares selected characteristics with hospital births.

Summary Health Statistics for U.S. Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2012

Tue, 18 Feb 2014 05:20:00 EDT

This report presents detailed tables from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) for the civilian noninstitutionalized adult population, classified by sex, age, race and Hispanic origin, education, current employment status, family income, poverty status, health insurance coverage, marital status, and place and region of residence. Estimates (frequencies and percentages) are presented for selected chronic conditions and mental health characteristics, functional limitations, health status, health behaviors, health care access and utilization, and human immunodeficiency virus testing. Percentages and percent distributions are presented in both age-adjusted and unadjusted versions.

2009 and 2010 Fetal Death Data Files and User Guides Now Available

Wed, 12 Feb 2014 05:19:00 EDT

2009 and 2010 Fetal Death Data Files and User Guides Now Available

Health insurance coverage status for adults aged 18-64 by year and quarter 2010 - June 2013

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 05:18:00 EDT

Percentages of persons aged 18-64 who were uninsured, had private health insurance coverage, and had public health plan coverage at the time of interview, by year and quarter: United States, January 2010-June 2013

Financial Burden of Medical Care: A Family Perspective

Tue, 28 Jan 2014 05:17:00 EDT

This report explores selected family demographic characteristics and their association with financial burdens of medical care (problems paying medical bills, paying medical bills over time, and having medical bills that cannot be paid) based on data from the 2012 NHIS.

Primary Cesarean Delivery Rates, by State: Results From the Revised Birth Certificate, 2006-2012

Thu, 23 Jan 2014 05:16:00 EDT

This report describes state-specific trends in primary cesarean delivery rates from 2006 through 2012 for reporting areas that implemented the 2003 U.S. Standard Certificate of Live Birth by January 1, 2006, and from 2009 through 2012 for reporting areas that implemented the 2003 revision by January 1, 2009. State-specific changes by gestational age are also explored.

2009 Fetal Death Data Files and User Guide Now Available

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 06:37:00 EDT

2009 Fetal Death Data Files and User Guide Now Available

Infertility Service Use in the United States: Data From the National Survey of Family Growth, 1982-2010

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 06:35:00 EDT

This report presents nationally representative estimates and trends for infertility service use among women aged 15-44 and 25-44 in the United States in 1982-2010. While greater detail on types of infertility service is shown for women, basic data on types of infertility service use, as reported by men aged 25-44, are also presented.

Use and Characteristics of Electronic Health Record Systems Among Office-based Physician Practices: United States, 2001-2013

Fri, 17 Jan 2014 08:58:00 EDT

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2009 authorized incentive payments to increase physician adoption of electronic health record (EHR) systems (1,2). The Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs are staged in three steps, with increasing requirements for participation. To receive an EHR incentive payment, physicians must show that they are "meaningfully using" certified EHRs by meeting certain objectives (3,4). This report describes trends in the adoption of EHR systems from 2001 through 2013, as well as physicians' intent to participate in the EHR Incentive Programs and their readiness to meet 14 of the Stage 2 Core Set objectives for meaningful use in 2013.

Hypertension, Abnormal Cholesterol, and High Body Mass Index Among Non-Hispanic Asian Adults: United States, 2011-2012

Wed, 15 Jan 2014 08:57:00 EDT

The number of Asian persons in the United States grew by more than 40% between 2000 and 2010 (1). Asian persons now make up 4.9% of the population (2). To address the scarcity of health information based on physical measurements of Asian persons, non-Hispanic Asian persons were oversampled for the first time in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011-2012. This report presents the prevalence of hypertension, abnormal cholesterol, and high body mass index (BMI) in non-Hispanic Asian adults aged 20 and over. Abnormal cholesterol and high BMI are defined based solely on measurements, while hypertension is defined based on blood pressure measurement and reported medication use.

Physical Activity in U.S. Youth Aged 12-15 Years, 2012

Wed, 08 Jan 2014 08:56:00 EDT

The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which have been adopted by the First Lady's Let's Move! initiative and the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommend that youth participate in daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity for at least 60 minutes (1-5). This report presents the most recent national data from 2012 on self-reported physical activity among youth aged 12-15 years, by sex and weight status. This report also describes the most common types of physical activities-outside of school-based physical education (PE) or gym classes-in which youth engage.

United States Life Tables, 2009

Mon, 06 Jan 2014 08:53:00 EDT

This report presents complete period life tables for the United States by race, Hispanic origin, and sex based on age-specific death rates in 2009.

Concordance Between Survey Report of Medicaid Enrollment and Linked Medicaid Administrative Records in Two National Studies

Mon, 06 Jan 2014 08:52:00 EDT

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) are population-based surveys that have each been linked to administrative data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): the Medicaid Analytic eXtract (MAX) files. These linked data were used to examine, among children under age 18 years, respondent-level concordance between Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) enrollment as reported in each survey (NHANES and NHIS) and as indicated by administrative data from the MAX files. Concordance was defined as having Medicaid/CHIP reported as a health insurance source in the survey questionnaire and having a CMS Medicaid/CHIP administrative record in the same month and year as the interview. Records were also considered concordant if there was no report of Medicaid/CHIP coverage based on the interview response and no match to the CMS administrative records for Medicaid enrollment. Between NHANES and MAX, 88% of observations were concordant with respect to Medicaid or CHIP enrollment, yielding a Kappa of 0.71. Between NHIS and MAX, 89% of observations were concordant with respect to Medicaid or CHIP enrollment, yielding a Kappa of 0.73. These concordance rates provide support for the use of both administrative and NHANES and NHIS as a valuable tool for public health researchers and survey methodologists.

Births: Final Data for 2012

Mon, 30 Dec 2013 08:51:00 EDT

This report presents 2012 data on U.S. births according to a wide variety of characteristics. Data are presented for maternal age, live-birth order, race and Hispanic origin, marital status, attendant at birth, method of delivery, period of gestation, birthweight, and plurality. Birth and fertility rates are presented by age, live-birth order, race and Hispanic origin, and marital status. Selected data by mother's state of residence and birth rates by age and race of father also are shown. Trends in fertility patterns and maternal and infant characteristics are described and interpreted.

Summary Health Statistics for the U.S. Population: National Health Interview Survey, 2012

Mon, 30 Dec 2013 08:50:00 EDT

This report presents both age-adjusted and unadjusted health statistics from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) for the civilian noninstitutionalized population of the United States. Estimates are disaggregated by sex, age, race, Hispanic origin, education, family income, poverty status, health insurance coverage (where appropriate), place of residence, and region of residence. The topics covered are respondent-assessed health status, limitations in activities, injury and poisoning episodes, health care access and utilization, and health insurance coverage.

Summary Health Statistics for U.S. Children: National Health Interview Survey, 2012

Mon, 30 Dec 2013 08:49:00 EDT

This report presents both age-adjusted and unadjusted statistics from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) on selected health measures for children under age 18 years, classified by sex, age, race, Hispanic origin, family structure, parental education, family income, poverty status, health insurance coverage, place of residence, region, and current health status. Topics included are asthma, allergies, learning disability, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), prescription medication use for at least 3 months, respondent-assessed health status, school days missed due to illness or injury, usual place of health care, time since last contact with a health care professional, selected measures of health care access, emergency room visits, dental care, and special education or early intervention services.

Deaths: Leading Causes for 2010

Fri, 20 Dec 2013 08:46:00 EDT

This report presents final 2010 data on the 10 leading causes of death in the United States by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin. Leading causes of infant, neonatal, and postneonatal death are also presented. This report supplements the Division of Vital Statistics' annual report of final mortality statistics.

Fathers' Involvement With Their Children: United States, 2006-2010

Fri, 20 Dec 2013 08:45:00 EDT

This report measures fathers' involvement with their children. Father involvement is measured by how often a man participated in a set of activities in the last 4 weeks with children who were living with him and with children who were living apart from him. Involvement is measured separately for children aged 0-4 years and children aged 5-18 years. Increased involvement of fathers in their children's lives has been associated with a range of positive outcomes for the children.

Source of Payment for the Delivery: Births in a 33-state and District of Columbia Reporting Area, 2010

Thu, 19 Dec 2013 04:33:00 EDT

This report presents new data from birth certificates on the principal source of payment for the delivery in 2010 for the following groups: private insurance, Medicaid, self-pay (uninsured), and other payment sources. These data are for the 33 states and District of Columbia that adopted the 2003 U.S. Standard Certificate of Live Birth by January 2010, representing 76% of all 2010 U.S. births. Trend data for the United States for 1990-2010 are also presented from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics, National Hospital Discharge Survey (NHDS), to provide a national comparison and historical context.

Wireless Substitution: State-level Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, 2012

Wed, 18 Dec 2013 04:32:00 EDT

This report updates subnational estimates of the percentage of adults and children living in households that do not have a landline telephone but have at least one wireless telephone (i.e., wireless-only households). State-level estimates for 2012 are presented, along with estimates for selected U.S. counties and groups of counties, for other household telephone service use categories (e.g., those that had only landlines and those that had landlines yet received all or almost all calls on wireless telephones), and for one earlier 12-month period (July 2011-June 2012).

Wireless Substitution: Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January-June 2013

Wed, 18 Dec 2013 04:32:00 EDT

Preliminary results from the January-June 2013 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) indicate that the number of American homes with only wireless telephones continues to grow. Two in every five American homes (39.4%) had only wireless telephones (also known as cellular telephones, cell phones, or mobile phones) during the first half of 2013-an increase of 1.2 percentage points since the second half of 2012. In addition, nearly one of every six American homes (15.7%) received all or almost all calls on wireless telephones despite also having a landline telephone. This report presents the most up-to-date estimates available from the federal government concerning the size and characteristics of these populations.

Infant Mortality Statistics from the 2010 Period Linked Birth/Infant Death Data Set

Wed, 18 Dec 2013 04:31:00 EDT

This report presents 2010 period infant mortality statistics from the linked birth/infant death data set (linked file) by maternal and infant characteristics. The linked file differs from the mortality file which is based entirely on death certificate data.

Health Insurance Coverage: Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January-June 2013

Tue, 17 Dec 2013 05:19:00 EDT

Selected Estimates Based on Data From the January-June 2013 National Health Interview Survey

Tue, 17 Dec 2013 05:17:00 EDT

Health Insurance Coverage and Adverse Experiences With Physician Availability: United States, 2012

Tue, 17 Dec 2013 05:14:00 EDT

Rates of private insurance and public coverage have been increasing. As coverage and utilization increase, a growing concern is the availability of health care providers to meet patient needs. Almost 90% of general physicians accept new patients with private insurance, but less than 75% accept new patients with public coverage (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid), and the proportion of specialists accepting new patients with Medicare or Medicaid is declining. While most studies approach access from a provider perspective, this report examines the percentage of people who had each of three adverse experiences with physician availability in the past 12 months. Estimates were produced by age group and health insurance status using data from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS).

Measures of Muscular Strength in U.S. Children and Adolescents, 2012

Fri, 13 Dec 2013 07:23:00 EDT

In 2008, the federal government released the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which provide guidance on the types and amounts of physical activities that provide substantial health benefits for Americans of all ages. Regular physical activity reduces the risk of many adverse health outcomes and helps control the percentage of body fat in children and adolescents (1). This report provides the first nationally representative data on core, upper body, and lower body measures of muscle strength among U.S. children and adolescents aged 6-15 years by sex and age group.

Long-Term Care Services in the United States: 2013 Overview

Thu, 12 Dec 2013 07:22:00 EDT

New report is the first in a series using data from the National Survey of Long-term Care Providers (NSLTCP). The report includes general, descriptive information on long-term care service providers and their users.

Trends in Insurance Coverage and Source of Private Coverage Among Young Adults Aged 19-25: United States, 2008-2012

Wed, 11 Dec 2013 07:22:00 EDT

Young adults often experience instability with regard to work, school, residential status, and financial independence. This could contribute to a lack of or gaps in insurance coverage (1,2). In September 2010, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) extended dependent health coverage to young adults up to age 26. This provision was expected to lead to increases in private coverage for young adults aged 19-25 when they became eligible for coverage through their parents' employment (3,4). This report provides estimates describing the previous insurance status and sources of coverage among privately insured young adults aged 19-25, using data from the 2008-2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). Comparisons are made with adults aged 26-34, the most similar age group that was not affected by the ACA provision.

Newly Released Data From the Revised U.S. Birth Certificate, 2011

Tue, 10 Dec 2013 07:21:00 EDT

This report is the first release of multistate data for selected items exclusive to the 2003 revision of the U.S. Standard Certificate of Live Birth. Included is information for prepregnancy body mass index, smoking and quitting smoking in the 3 months prior to pregnancy, receipt of food from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) during pregnancy, pregnancy resulting from infertility treatment, source of payment for delivery, and maternal morbidities.

Recent Trends in Births and Fertility Rates Through June 2013

Fri, 06 Dec 2013 07:20:00 EDT

Provisional counts for births and fertility rates are provided.

Pregnancy Rates for U.S. Women Continue to Drop

Thu, 05 Dec 2013 07:19:00 EDT

Pregnancy rates for women in the United States continued to decline in 2009, reaching the lowest level in 12 years (102.1 per 1,000 women aged 15-44). This level is 12% below the 1990 peak (115.8) (1,2). The estimated number of pregnancies dropped to 6,369,000 (4,131,000 live births, 1,152,000 induced abortions, and 1,087,000 fetal losses). The drop in birth rates since 2007 has been well documented. However, it is important to examine the other outcomes of pregnancy to understand the full scope of current reproductive trends. The data in this report provide a comprehensive picture of pregnancies and pregnancy outcomes. Data on pregnancy outcomes by age, race and Hispanic origin, and marital status are presented using data from the National Vital Statistics System, the Abortion Surveillance System and Guttmacher Institute, and the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG).

Psychotropic Medication Use Among Adolescents: United States, 2005-2010

Mon, 02 Dec 2013 07:18:00 EDT

Prior studies have shown an increase in psychotropic medication use among adolescents (1-6). However, most studies were based on clinical samples or high-risk populations. This report provides the estimate of any psychotropic medication use in the past month among U.S. noninstitutionalized adolescents aged 12-19 during 2005-2010, using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data. Psychotropic medication is a type of drug used to treat clinical psychiatric symptoms or mental disorders (7). Specific psychotropic drug types addressed are antidepressants; medications for attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD); anxiolytics, sedatives, and hypnotics (ASH); antimanics; and antipsychotics. Adolescents using psychotropic drugs are further examined by sex, race and Hispanic origin, and mental health professional consultation.

2008 Fetal Death Data Files Released

Wed, 20 Nov 2013 07:17:00 EDT

New public use files and documentation for 2008 Fetal Deaths data.

Dementia Special Care Units in Residential Care Communities: United States, 2010

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 07:12:00 EDT

Assisted living and similar residential care communities provide an alternative to nursing homes for individuals with dementia who can no longer live independently. In 2010, about 42% of individuals living in residential care communities had Alzheimer's disease or other dementia (1). Individuals with dementia can live in residential care communities that have dementia special care units, or in a more traditional setting where these residents are integrated with residents without dementia (2). Many states require residential care communities with dementia special care units to have certain physical features (e.g., locked door) and specially trained staff to care for residents with dementia (3). This report compares residential care communities with and without dementia special care units.

Self-report of Diabetes and Claims-based Identification of Diabetes Among Medicare Beneficiaries

Fri, 01 Nov 2013 08:11:00 EST

This report compares self-reported diabetes in the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) with diabetes identified using the Medicare Chronic Condition (CC) Summary file.

Hypertension Among Adults in the United States: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2011-2012

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 05:49:00 EST

Hypertension is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease and affects almost one-third of the U.S. adult population. In 2009-2010, nearly 82% of adults with hypertension were aware of their status, and nearly 76% were taking medication. Despite considerable improvement in increasing the awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension, undiagnosed and uncontrolled hypertension among minority groups remains a challenge. This report presents survey results for 2011-2012 on the prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension.

Total and High-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol in Adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2011-2012

Thu, 24 Oct 2013 05:48:00 EST

High levels of total cholesterol and low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (the "good cholesterol") are risk factors for coronary heart disease. To identify persons who may be at risk for developing coronary heart disease, adults are advised to have their cholesterol checked at least once every 5 years (i.e., to be screened for cholesterol). A previous study reported declining trends in the percentage of adults with high total cholesterol during 1999-2010. This report presents estimates of the percentages of adults aged 20 and over with high total cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, and screened for cholesterol, based on data from 2011-2012, and compares them with corresponding estimates from 2009-2010. Analysis is based on measured cholesterol only and does not take into account whether lipid-lowering medications were taken.

Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults: United States, 2011-2012

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 05:48:00 EST

The health risks associated with obesity make reducing the high prevalence of obesity a public health priority. Previous publications have shown both racial and ethnic disparities in obesity prevalence and no change in the prevalence of obesity among adults since 2003-2004. National obesity prevalence estimates for non-Hispanic Asian persons are possible for the first time, using newly available data. This report presents national estimates of obesity among adults in the United States in 2011-2012, based on measured weight and height.

Emergency Department Visits by Persons Aged 65 and Over: United States, 2009-2010

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 05:47:00 EST

From 2000-2010, the number of persons in the United States aged 65 and over rose 15%, from 35.0 million to 40.3 million, and in 2010 this age group represented 13% of the population. It is estimated that by 2030, nearly one in five persons will be aged 65 and over. Given their growing proportion of the population, older individuals will comprise an increasing share of emergency department (ED) patients in the coming years. This is important because of the ED's role in treating acute illness and injury in older adults and providing a pathway to these patients for hospital admission. This report describes ED visits made by individuals aged 65 and over and compares age groups 65-74, 75-84, and 85 and over.

Early Release of Selected Estimates Based on Data From the January-March 2013 National Health Interview Survey

Tue, 24 Sep 2013 05:45:00 EST

Physician Experience With Electronic Health Record Systems That Meet Meaningful Use Criteria: NAMCS Physician Workflow Survey, 2011

Wed, 18 Sep 2013 05:38:00 EST

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2009 provides financial incentives for physicians who adopt and demonstrate the "meaningful use" of a certified electronic health record (EHR) system. EHR systems that meet the meaningful use criteria have specific capabilities associated with efficient and high-quality patient care. Since enactment of the HITECH Act, nationally representative data about physician experiences with EHRs have been limited. This report describes physician experiences with EHRs, comparing clinical and financial indicators between physicians with and without EHR systems that meet meaningful use criteria.

Use of Electronic Health Records in Residential Care Communities

Tue, 10 Sep 2013 05:37:00 EST

The ability to record and exchange health information electronically is believed to improve the quality and efficiency of health care. It also has the potential to increase coordination of care across a continuum of providers, decrease duplication of testing, and allow providers timely access to necessary health information. Although research has been done in other health care settings, little has been focused on residential care communities' use of electronic health records and their support for electronic exchange of resident health information. This report provides baseline findings using data from the 2010 National Survey of Residential Care Facilities (NSRCF).

2007 Fetal Death User Guide and Data Files

Mon, 09 Sep 2013 05:36:00 EST

2007 Fetal Death User Guide and Data Files

Births: Preliminary Data for 2012

Fri, 06 Sep 2013 05:36:00 EST

This report presents preliminary data for 2012 on births in the United States. U.S. data on births are shown by age, live-birth order, race, and Hispanic origin of mother. Data on marital status, cesarean delivery, preterm births, and low birthweight are also presented.

Use of Family Planning and Related Medical Services Among Women Aged 15-44 in the United States: National Survey of Family Growth, 2006-2010

Thu, 05 Sep 2013 05:34:00 EST

This report presents national estimates of the use of family planning services and related medical services among women aged 15-44 in the United States in 2006-2010. Selected indicators are compared with similar measures for 2002 and 1995 to examine changes over time.

Prescription Sleep Aid Use Among Adults: United States, 2005-2010

Thu, 29 Aug 2013 10:43:00 EST

This report presents person-based nationally representative estimates on prescription sleep aid use in the past 30 days, describes sociodemographic differences in use, and examines sleep aid use by self-reported sleep duration and insomnia.

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey: Sample Design, 2007-2010

Mon, 26 Aug 2013 10:42:00 EST

This report provides some background on the NHANES program, beginning with the first survey cycle in the 1970s and highlighting significant changes since its inception. The report then describes the broad design specifications for the 2007-2010 survey cycle, including survey objectives, domain and precision specifications, and operational requirements unique to NHANES. In addition, the report describes the details of the survey design, including the calculation of sampling rates and sample selection methods. Documentation of survey content, data collection procedures, estimation methods, and methods to assess nonsampling errors are reported elsewhere.

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey: Estimation Procedures, 2007-2010

Mon, 26 Aug 2013 10:38:00 EST

This report provides background for the NHANES program and summarizes the sample design specifications for the 2007-2010 survey cycle. Estimation procedures are then presented, including the methods used to calculated survey weights for the full sample and for examination subsamples, as well as guidelines for combining 2-year weights for the analysis of multi-year data. Finally, the appropriate variance estimation methods are described.

Trends in Circumcision for Male Newborns in U.S. Hospitals: 1979-2010

Thu, 22 Aug 2013 10:37:00 EST

This report provides estimates of male newborn circumcisions performed during the birth hospitalization.

Infertility and Impaired Fecundity in the United States, 1982-2010: Data From the National Survey of Family Growth

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 05:19:00 EST

This report presents nationally representative estimates and trends for infertility and impaired fecundity-two measures of fertility problems-among women aged 15-44 in the United States. Data are also presented on a measure of infertility among men aged 15-44.

Total Body Bone Area, Bone Mineral Content, and Bone Mineral Density for Individuals Aged 8 Years and Over: United States, 1999-2006

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 04:42:00 EST

This report presents bone measurement data from total body dual energy x-ray absorptiometry scans for 28,454 persons aged 8 years and over who participated in the 1999-2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The sample consisted of 22,667 respondents with valid data, and 5,787 with missing data that were successfully multiply imputed (i.e., not highly variable). Bone area, bone mineral content, and bone mineral density (BMD) are presented for the total body, the total body minus the head (e.g., subtotal), and 10 subregions of the body.

Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposure in Children Aged 3-19 Years With and Without Asthma in the United States, 1999-2010

Thu, 08 Aug 2013 04:40:00 EST

Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) has harmful effects on children's respiratory health and has been linked to higher risk of middle ear infections, bronchitis and pneumonia, coughing and wheezing, worse lung function, and asthma development. Children with asthma whose parents smoke have more severe symptoms and more frequent exacerbations. National asthma guidelines recommend ETS exposure be minimized among persons with asthma. ETS exposure in children with and without asthma has not been directly compared in a national sample of the U.S. population. This report presents trends in ETS exposure in children with and without asthma from 1999 to 2010, and describes differences by sex, race and ethnicity, income, and age group in 2007-2010.

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey: Plan and Operations, 1999-2010

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 09:53:00 EST

This report describes how NHANES for 1999-2010 was designed and implemented. NHANES is a national survey designed to provide national estimates on various health-related topics.

Assessing the Quality of Medical and Health Data From the 2003 Birth Certificate Revision: Results From Two States

Mon, 22 Jul 2013 09:52:00 EST

A primary goal of the 2003 revision of the U.S. Standard Certificate of Live Birth was to improve data quality, in part by improving data sources, definitions, and instructions. This report evaluates the quality of selected medical and health data from the 2003 revision of the birth certificate by comparing birth certificate data with information abstracted from hospital medical records.

How Did Cause of Death Contribute to Racial Differences in Life Expectancy in the United States in 2010?

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 04:34:00 EST

The trend in U.S. life expectancy since 1900 has been one of gradual improvement. In 2010 life expectancy at birth was 78.7 years, an increase of 11% since 1970. For the white population, life expectancy increased 10%, and for the black population the increase was 17%. Nevertheless, differences in life expectancy by race have been observed and have persisted at least since official estimates have been recorded. Measuring health disparities, including life expectancy at birth, is part of the Healthy People 2020 recommendations. These disparities can be examined by looking at the leading causes of death and how these causes influence life expectancy at birth. In this report, differences in the leading causes of death among black and white populations are examined to determine which causes contributed to the difference in life expectancy between the black and white populations in 2010.

Births: Final Data for 2011

Fri, 28 Jun 2013 04:35:00 EST

This report presents 2011 data on U.S. births according to a wide variety of characteristics. Data are presented for maternal characteristics including age, live-birth order, race and Hispanic origin, marital status, attendant at birth, method of delivery, and infant characteristics (period of gestation, birthweight, and plurality). Birth and fertility rates by age, live-birth order, race and Hispanic origin, and marital status also are presented. Selected data by mother's state of residence are shown, as well as birth rates by age and race of father. Trends in fertility patterns and maternal and infant characteristics are described and interpreted.

Changes in Cesarean Delivery Rates by Gestational Age: United States, 1996-2011

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 04:55:00 EST

The total U.S. cesarean delivery rate reached a high of 32.9% of all births in 2009, rising 60% from the most recent low of 20.7 in 1996. Recently, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists developed clinical guidelines for reducing the occurrence of nonmedically-indicated cesarean delivery and labor induction prior to 39 weeks. Efforts to reduce such births include initiatives to improve perinatal care quality, changes in hospital policy to disallow elective delivery prior to 39 weeks, and education of the public. Since 2009, the U.S. cesarean delivery rate has not increased. This report explores cesarean delivery rates by gestational age for 1996-2011, focusing on 2009-2011. Data for 2011 are preliminary; 1996-2010 data are final. Analysis is limited to singleton births; multiple births are nearly 2.5 times more likely to be delivered by cesarean.

Wireless Substitution: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, July-December 2012

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:29:00 EST

This report presents the most up-to-date estimates available from the federal government concerning the size and characteristics of these populations.

Early Release of Selected Estimates Based on Data From the 2012 National Health Interview Survey

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:28:00 EST

Responsive Design, Weighting, and Variance Estimation in the 2006-2010 National Survey of Family Growth

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:33:00 EST

The National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) collects data on pregnancy, childbearing, men's and women's health, and parenting from a national sample of men and women aged 15-44 in the United States. The 2006-2010 NSFG design was a significant departure from the previous periodic design, used in 1973-2002. This report shows fieldwork results and weighting, imputation, and variance estimation procedures. The report should be useful to users of the 2006-2010 public-use data file and to survey methodologists wishing to learn how the NSFG was conducted.

Recent Trends in Births and Fertility Rates Through December 2012

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 06:44:00 EST

The provisional count of births in the United States for the 12-month period ending December 2012 was 3,958,000, essentially unchanged from the 3,953,593 births (preliminary total) for 2011. The trend in the number of births was down, having declined steadily from the historic high of 4,316,233 in 2007 through 2011 but slowing from 2010 to 2011, and is essentially flat from 2011 to 2012.

Adjusting National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Sample Weights for Women of Childbearing Age

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:42:00 EST

This report evaluates adjustment methods, based on the probability of pregnancy, for calculating estimates of risk factors for women of childbearing age.

Problems Paying Medical Bills: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January 2011-June 2012

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:35:00 EST

This report provides comparable estimates for the percentage of persons under age 65 who were in families having problems paying medical bills, by selected demographic variables based on data from three consecutive 6-month periods from January-June 2011 to January-June 2012 of the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). In this report, an NHIS "family" is defined as an individual or a group of two or more related persons living together in the same housing unit. Thus, a family can consist of only one person. In some instances, unrelated persons sharing the same household may also be considered as one family, such as an unmarried couple living together.

United States Life Tables Eliminating Certain Causes of Death, 1999-2001

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:26:00 EST

This report presents abridged cause-elimination life tables and multiple-decrement life table functions for 33 selected causes of death, by race (white and black) and sex, for the total United States. It is the fourth in a set of reports that present life table data for the United States and each state for the period 1999-2001.

Health, United States, 2012, With Special Feature on Emergency Care

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 07:58:00 EST

Health, United States, 2012 is the 36th report on the health status of the Nation and is submitted by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to the President and the Congress of the United States in compliance with Section 308 of the Public Health Service Act. This report was compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). The National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics served in a review capacity. The Health, United States series presents an annual overview of national trends in health statistics. The report contains a Chartbook that assesses the Nation's health by presenting trends and current information on selected measures of morbidity, mortality, health care utilization, health risk factors, prevention, health insurance, and personal health care expenditures. This year's Chartbook includes a Special Feature on Emergency Care. The report also contains 134 Trend Tables organized around four major subject areas: health status and determinants, health care utilization, health care resources, and health care expenditures. A companion product-Health, United States: In Brief-features information extracted from the full report.

Declines in State Teen Birth Rates by Race and Hispanic Origin

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:25:00 EST

Teen birth rates fell steeply in the United States from 2007 through 2011, resuming a decline that began in 1991 but was briefly interrupted in 2006 and 2007. The overall rate declined 25% from 41.5 per 1,000 teenagers aged 15-19 in 2007 to 31.3 in 2011-a record low. The number of births to teenagers aged 15-19 also fell from 2007 to 2011, by 26% to 329,797 in 2011. Births to teenagers are at elevated risk of low birthweight, preterm birth, and of dying in infancy compared with infants born to women aged 20 and over, and they are associated with significant public costs, estimated at $10.9 billion annually. Recent trends by state and race and Hispanic origin are illustrated using the most current available data from the National Vital Statistics System.

Health Behaviors of Adults: United States, 2008-2010

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:20:00 EST

This report presents selected prevalence estimates for key health behaviors-alcohol use, cigarette smoking, leisure-time physical activity, body mass index, and sleep-among U.S. adults, using data from the 2008-2010 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). NHIS is a continuous survey conducted annually by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics. Estimates are shown for several sociodemographic subgroups for both sexes combined and for men and women separately.

Adoption and Use of Electronic Health Records and Mobile Technology by Home Health and Hospice Care Agencies

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:19:00 EST

This report presents national estimates on the adoption and use of electronic health records and mobile technology by home health and hospice care agencies, as well as the agency characteristics associated with adoption.

Trends in Allergic Conditions Among Children: United States, 1997-2011

Thu, 02 May 2013 04:47:00 EST

Allergic conditions are among the most common medical conditions affecting children in the United States. An allergic condition is a hypersensitivity disorder in which the immune system reacts to substances in the environment that are normally considered harmless. Food or digestive allergies, skin allergies (such as eczema), and respiratory allergies (such as hay fever) are the most common allergies among children. Allergies can affect a child's physical and emotional health and can interfere with daily activities, such as sleep, play, and attending school. A severe allergic reaction with rapid onset, anaphylaxis, can be life threatening. Foods represent the most common cause of anaphylaxis among children and adolescents. Early detection and appropriate interventions can help to decrease the negative impact of allergies on quality of life. This report presents recent trends in the prevalence of allergies and differences by selected sociodemographic characteristics for children under age 18 years.

Consumption of Added Sugars Among U.S. Adults, 2005-2010

Wed, 01 May 2013 04:46:00 EST

Increased consumption of added sugars, which are sweeteners added to processed and prepared foods, has been linked to a decrease in intake of essential micronutrients and an increase in body weight. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 recommends limiting total intake of discretionary calories, including both added sugars and solid fats, to 5%-15% per day. Recent analyses indicate that children and adolescents obtain approximately 16% of their total caloric intake from added sugars. This data brief presents results for consumption of added sugars among U.S. adults for 2005-2010. Results are presented by sex, age, race and ethnicity, income, type of food consumed (food or beverage), and location of consumption.

Recent Declines in Infant Mortality in the United States, 2005-2011

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:24:00 EST

Infant mortality is an important indicator of the health of a nation. This report describes the recent decline in the U.S. infant mortality rate from 2005 through 2011. Changes in infant mortality rates over time are examined by age at death, maternal race and ethnicity, cause of death, and state. The linked birth/infant death data set (linked file) is generally the preferred source for infant mortality rates by race and ethnicity. This is particularly important for racial and ethnic groups other than non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, and Hispanic. For these three groups, rates calculated from the mortality and linked files have been very similar for many years, and trends are unlikely to differ. Thus, data from the mortality file are used for this analysis because of their greater timeliness. Data for 2011 are preliminary. Because preliminary data are not available by state, data for the 2005-2010 period were used for the geographic analysis.

Strategies Used by Adults to Reduce Their Prescription Drug Costs

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:14:00 EST

In 2011, Americans spent $45 billion out-of-pocket on retail prescription drugs. Some adults reduce prescription drug costs by skipping doses and delaying filling prescriptions. Some cost-reduction strategies used by adults have been associated with negative health outcomes. For example, adults who do not take prescription medication as prescribed have been shown to have poorer health status and increased emergency room use, hospitalizations, and cardiovascular events. This report analyzes different strategies used by U.S. adults to reduce their prescription drug costs, by age, health insurance status, and poverty status, using data from the 2011 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS).

First Premarital Cohabitation in the United States: 2006-2010 National Survey of Family Growth

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 05:00:00 EST

This report provides an updated description of trends and patterns in first premarital cohabitations among women aged 15-44 in the United States using the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG). Trends in pregnancies within first premarital cohabiting unions and differences by Hispanic origin and race, and education are also presented.

Trends in High LDL Cholesterol, Cholesterol-lowering Medication Use, and Dietary Saturated-fat Intake: United States, 1976-2010

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:40:00 EST

Each year, more than 2 million Americans suffer from acute cardiovascular events that account for approximately one-fourth of the total cost of inpatient hospital care. Control of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) has been shown to substantially reduce cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality. High LDL-C is LDL cholesterol above the treatment goals established by the National Cholesterol Education Program's Adult Treatment Panel III guidelines. It can be managed with lifestyle changes, medications, or a combination of these approaches. A diet low in saturated fat is recognized as one of the most effective lifestyle changes to decrease high LDL-C. This report evaluates the trends in high LDL-C, use of cholesterol-lowering medication, and low dietary saturated-fat intake from 1976-1980 through 2007-2010 among adults aged 40-74.

Trends in Inpatient Hospital Deaths: National Hospital Discharge Survey, 2000-2010

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:39:00 EST

In 2000, there were 2.4 million deaths in the United States, and in 2010 there were 2.5 million. In both years, about one-third of these deaths occurred in short-stay, general hospitals, despite research that found that most Americans prefer to die in their own homes. This report presents National Hospital Discharge Survey (NHDS) data from 2000 through 2010 on patients who died during hospitalization.

Early Release of Selected Estimates Based on Data From the January-September 2012 National Health Interview Survey

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:33:00 EST

Health Insurance Coverage: Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January-September 2012

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:31:00 EST

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is releasing selected estimates of health insurance coverage for the civilian noninstitutionalized U.S. population based on data from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), along with comparable estimates from the 1997-2011 NHIS. Data analyses for the January-September 2012 NHIS were based on 80,618 persons in the Family Core

Changes in Prevalence of Parent-reported Autism Spectrum Disorder in School-aged U.S. Children: 2007 to 2011-2012

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:44:00 EST

This report presents data on the prevalence of diagnosed autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as reported by parents of school-aged children (ages 6-17 years) in 2011-2012. Prevalence changes from 2007 to 2011-2012 were evaluated using cohort analyses that examine the consistency in the 2007 and 2011-2012 estimates for children whose diagnoses could have been reported in both surveys (i.e., those born in 1994-2005 and diagnosed in or before 2007).

Mortality From Alzheimer's Disease in the United States: Data for 2000 and 2010

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:43:00 EST

In 2010, Alzheimer's disease was the underlying cause for a total of 83,494 deaths and was classified as a contributing cause for an additional 26,488 deaths (1). Mortality from Alzheimer's disease has steadily increased during the last 30 years. Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and the fifth leading cause for people aged 65 years and over (1). An estimated 5.4 million persons in the United States have Alzheimer's disease (2). The cost of health care for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia was estimated to be 200 billion dollars in 2012, including 140 billion dollars in costs to Medicare and Medicaid and is expected to reach 1.1 trillion dollars in 2050 (2). Alzheimer's disease mortality varies by age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, and geographic area. This report presents mortality data on Alzheimer's disease based on data from the National Vital Statistics System from 2000 through 2010, the most recent year for which detailed data are available.

Death in the United States, 2011

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:43:00 EST

In 2011, the age-adjusted death rate for the United States was 740.6 per 100,000 population (1). This rate represents a 0.9% drop from the rate in 2010 (747.0), and is a record low. The highest mortality was observed for the non-Hispanic black population (903.9), followed by the non-Hispanic white population (753.9). Death rates for all race groups of the U.S. population generally have been decreasing since 1935 (2), and the rates for the Hispanic population have been declining since the late 1990s (3). Data for 2011 maintain that trend. The figures presented in this report are based on preliminary mortality data for 2011 and final data for 2000-2010.

Caloric Intake From Fast Food Among Adults: United States, 2007-2010

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 03:45:00 EDT

This report presents the percentage of calories consumed from fast food by adults in the United States, including differences by sociodemographic characteristics and weight status.

Trends in Intake of Energy and Macronutrients in Children and Adolescents From 1999-2000 Through 2009-2010

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 03:44:00 EDT

The objective of this report is to present trends in energy and macronutrient intakes among U.S. children and adolescents aged 2-19 years between 1999 and 2010. These results are presented by sex, age group, and race and ethnicity.

Use of Emergency Contraception Among Women Aged 15-44: United States, 2006-2010

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:51:00 EDT

Emergency contraception can be used by women after sexual intercourse in an effort to prevent an unintended pregnancy. Roughly one-half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintended. The FDA first approved emergency contraceptive pills in 1998, but there is evidence of limited use of hormonal contraceptives for emergency contraception since the 1960s. Now, there are at least four brands of emergency contraceptive pills; most are available over the counter for women aged 17 and over. Although insertion of a copper intrauterine device can be used for emergency contraception, this report focuses only on emergency contraceptive pills. This report describes trends and variation in the use of emergency contraception and reasons for use among sexually experienced women aged 15-44 using the 2006-2010 National Survey of Family Growth.

Contraceptive Methods Women Have Ever Used: United States, 1982-2010

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:50:00 EDT

This report presents national estimates of the proportion of sexually experienced women aged 15-44 who have ever used various methods of contraception in the United States. Trends are shown since 1982, and results are shown by Hispanic origin and race, education, and religious affiliation. The number of methods ever used is also shown, along with reasons for stopping use of selected methods.

Construction of LMS Parameters for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2000 Growth Charts

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:49:00 EDT

In 2000, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new set of childhood growth charts for the United States. These charts included a set of smoothed percentiles along with LMS (lambda-mu-sigma) parameters to allow the calculation of other percentiles or standard deviation scores. These parameters resemble the LMS parameters derived using Cole's LMS method. Similarities in the terminology mask differences in the methods used. This brief commentary is intended to clarify these differences.

Infant Mortality Statistics from the 2009 Period Linked Birth/Infant Death Data Set

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 05:32:00 EDT

This report presents 2009 period infant mortality statistics from the linked birth/infant death data set (linked file) by maternal and infant characteristics. The linked file differs from the mortality file which is based entirely on death certificate data.

Summary Health Statistics for U.S. Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2011

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 05:30:00 EDT

This report presents health statistics from the 2011 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) for the civilian noninstitutionalized adult population, classified by sex, age, race and Hispanic origin, education, family income, poverty status, health insurance coverage, marital status, and place and region of residence. Estimates (frequencies and percentages) are presented for selected chronic conditions and mental health characteristics, functional limitations, health status, health behaviors, health care access and utilization, and human immunodeficiency virus testing. Percentages and percent distributions are presented in both age-adjusted and unadjusted versions.

Wireless Substitution: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January-June 2012

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:01:00 EDT

This report is published as part of the NHIS Early Release Program. Twice each year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) releases selected estimates of telephone coverage for the civilian noninstitutionalized U.S. population based on data from NHIS, along with comparable estimates from NHIS for the previous 3 years. The estimates are based on in-person interviews that NHIS conducts continuously throughout the year to collect information on health status, health-related behaviors, and health care access and utilization. The survey also includes information about household telephones and whether anyone in the household has a wireless telephone.

Early Release of Selected Estimates Based on Data From the January-June 2012 National Health Interview Survey

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:01:00 EDT

Use and Characteristics of Electronic Health Record Systems Among Office-based Physician Practices: United States, 2001-2012

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:01:00 EDT

The 2009 Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, also known as the HITECH Act, authorized incentive payments through the Medicare and Medicaid programs to increase physician adoption of electronic health record (EHR) systems. To receive an EHR incentive payment, physicians must show that they are "meaningfully using" certified EHRs by meeting certain objectives. This report describes trends in adoption of electronic medical record or electronic health record (EMR/EHR) systems from 2001 to 2012, as well as physicians' intent to participate in the EHR Incentive Programs and their readiness to meet 13 of the Stage 1 Core Set objectives for "meaningful use" in 2012, the second year of the incentive programs. Data are reported from the 2012 mail survey of physicians in the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) and earlier years of NAMCS.

Recent Trends in Births and Fertility Rates Through June 2012

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:01:00 EDT

The provisional count of births in the United States for the 12-month period ending June 2012 was 3,942,000, which was 1% lower than the 3,981,000 births (provisional count) for the 12-month period ending June 20111. The number of births has steadily declined from the historic high of 4,316,233 in 20072,3, but the rate of decline has slowed from 2010 through June 2012.

Calories Consumed From Alcoholic Beverages by U.S. Adults, 2007-2010

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:01:00 EDT

Although the risks of excessive alcohol consumption in terms of injury and chronic disease are well known, less is known about the calories consumed from alcoholic beverages. As with calorically sweetened beverages, alcoholic beverages are a top contributor to caloric intake but provide few nutrients. Although calories consumed from calorically sweetened beverages have been previously examined, calories from alcoholic beverages have been neglected. This data brief examines the caloric contribution of alcoholic beverages among adults aged 20 and over during 2007-2010, using data from 24-hour dietary recall interviews.

Summary Health Statistics for the U.S. Population: National Health Interview Survey, 2011

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:01:00 EDT

This report presents both age-adjusted and unadjusted health statistics from the 2011 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) for the civilian noninstitutionalized population of the United States. Estimates are disaggregated by sex, age, race, Hispanic origin, education, family income, poverty status, health insurance coverage (where appropriate), place of residence, and region of residence. The topics covered are respondent-assessed health status, limitations in activities, special education or early intervention services, injury and poisoning episodes, health care access and utilization, and health insurance coverage.

National Surveillance of Asthma: United States, 2001-2010

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 19:01:00 EDT

This report details recent trends in asthma prevalence, health care use, and mortality since 2001 and presents an overview of trends since 1980.

Deaths: Leading Causes for 2009

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:50:00 EST

This report presents final 2009 data on the 10 leading causes of death in the United States by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin. Leading causes of infant, neonatal, and postneonatal death are also presented. This report supplements the Division of Vital Statistics' annual report of final mortality statistics.

Summary Health Statistics for U.S. Children: National Health Interview Survey, 2011

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:44:00 EST

This report is one in a set of reports summarizing data from the 2011 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), a multipurpose health survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). This report provides national estimates for a broad range of health measures for the U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized population of children under age 18 years. Two other reports in this set provide estimates of selected health measures for the U.S. population and for adults. These three volumes of descriptive statistics and highlights are published for each year of NHIS, and since 1997 have replaced the annual, one-volume Current Estimates series.

Anthropometric Reference Data for Children and Adults: United States, 2007-2010

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:01:00 EST

The field of anthropometry encompasses a variety of human body measurements, such as weight, height, and size, including skinfold thicknesses, circumferences, lengths, and breadths. Anthropometry is a key component of nutritional status assessment in children and adults (1). Anthropometric data for children reflect general health status, dietary adequacy, and growth and development over time. In adults, body measurement data are used to evaluate health and dietary status, disease risk, and body composition changes that occur over the adult lifespan. This report provides anthropometric reference data from the years 2007-2010 for U.S. children and adults of all ages.

Current Contraceptive Use in the United States, 2006-2010, and Changes in Patterns of Use Since 1995

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:01:00 EST

Use of contraception and the effectiveness of the method used to prevent pregnancy are major factors affecting national pregnancy and birth rates and the ability of women to plan their pregnancies. This report presents national estimates of contraceptive use among women of childbearing age (15-44 years) in 2006-2010. Selected comparisons are made with 1995 data to describe changes in contraceptive use and in method choice over time.

Hospitalization for Congestive Heart Failure: United States, 2000-2010

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:01:00 EST

Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a serious medical condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. CHF is often caused by hypertension, diabetes, or coronary heart disease. It is estimated that 5.8 million people in the United States have CHF. CHF is one of the most common reasons those aged 65 and over are hospitalized. This report presents National Hospital Discharge Survey (NHDS) data from 2000 through 2010 on hospitalizations for CHF.

Wireless Substitution: State-level Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, 2010-2011

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:01:00 EST

This report updates subnational estimates of the percentage of adults and children living in households without a landline telephone but with at least one wireless telephone (i.e., wireless-only households). State-level estimates for 2011 are presented, as well as estimates for selected U.S. counties and groups of counties, for other household telephone service use categories (e.g., those that had only landlines and those that had landlines yet received all or almost all calls on wireless telephones), and for two earlier 12-month periods (January- December 2010 and July 2010-June 2011).

Consumption of Diet Drinks in the United States, 2009?2010

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:01:00 EST

Sugar drinks are a major source of added sugars in the diets of Americans. Several recent studies have described factors associated with sugar-drink consumption; however, the consumption of diet drinks among the U.S. population has not been as well-characterized. This report describes the consumption of diet beverages among the U.S. population during 2009?2010 by sex, age, race and ethnicity, and income, and details trends in diet drink consumption from 1999?2000 through 2009?2010.

Deaths: Preliminary Data for 2011

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 20:01:00 EST

This report presents preliminary U.S. data on deaths, death rates, life expectancy, leading causes of death, and infant mortality for 2011 by selected characteristics such as age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin.

Blood Pressure Randomized Methodology Study Comparing Automatic Oscillometric and Mercury Sphygmomanometer Devices: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2009-2010

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 20:01:00 EST

The mercury sphygmomanometer has been the gold standard used for obtaining blood pressure (BP) for the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 1960 to the present. However, due to environmental concerns and an increased use of automated oscillometric BP devices, NHANES has been exploring an alternative to using the standard mercury sphygmomanometer (mercury) to measure BP.

HIV Testing in the U.S. Household Population Aged 15-44: Data From the National Survey of Family Growth, 2006-2010

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 20:01:00 EST

This report presents nationally representative estimates and trends for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing among the U.S. household population aged 15-44. Data are presented for lifetime experience with HIV testing and HIV testing in the past year, including testing done as part of prenatal care.

Births: Preliminary Data for 2011

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:01:00 EST

This report presents preliminary data for 2011 on births in the United States. U.S. data on births are shown by age, live-birth order, race, and Hispanic origin of mother. Data on marital status, cesarean delivery, preterm births, and low birthweight are also presented.

Hypertension Among Adults in the United States, 2009-2010

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 20:01:00 EST

Significant increases have been seen over the past 10 years in hypertension awareness, treatment, and control among adults with hypertension. However, less than 50% of adults with hypertension controlled their blood pressure (BP) in 2007-2008. The high prevalence of undiagnosed and uncontrolled hypertension, especially among minority groups, remains a challenge. A recent prediction model showed that every 10% increase in hypertension treatment could prevent an additional 14,000 deaths per year in the adult population ages 25-79. This report examines the most recent national data on hypertension prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control.

Comparability Between the Rates for All-listed Inpatient Procedures Using National Hospital Discharge Survey and Medicare Claims, 1999 and 2007

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 20:01:00 EST

This report examines the comparability between the rates of inpatient procedures for persons aged 65 and over using the National Hospital Discharge Survey (NHDS) and Medicare claims data.

Prevalence of Obesity Among Older Adults in the United States, 2007-2010

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:01:00 EST

By 2050, the number of U.S. older adults, defined as persons aged 65 and over, is expected to more than double, rising from 40.2 million to 88.5 million. Both aging and obesity contribute to increased health care service use. Consequently, an increase in the proportion of older adults who are obese may compound health care spending. Given the demographic changes forecasted and the potential health care costs of obesity, it is important to track the prevalence of obesity among older adults. This report presents the most recent national estimates of obesity in older adults, by sex, age, race and ethnicity, and educational attainment, and examines changes in the prevalence of obesity between 1999 and 2010.

Selected Estimates Based on Data From the January-March 2012 National Health Interview Survey

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 20:02:00 EST

Health Insurance Coverage: Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January-March 2012

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 20:01:00 EST

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is releasing selected estimates of health insurance coverage for the civilian noninstitutionalized U.S. population based on data from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), along with comparable estimates from the 1997-2011 NHIS. Data analyses for the January-March 2012 NHIS were based on 24,186 persons in the Family Core.

United States Life Tables, 2008

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 20:01:00 EST

This report presents complete period life tables for the United States by race, Hispanic origin, and sex, based on age-specific death rates in 2008.

Generalist and Specialty Physicians: Supply and Access, 2009-2010

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:01:00 EST

As the overall population ages, policy makers are focusing on the current and growing shortage of the primary care workforce, particularly as provisions of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) expand health insurance coverage. This report presents selected trends in physician shortage measures and access to care measures for generalist physicians and specialists. Generalists are those in the specialties of family practice, general practice, internal medicine, and pediatrics, whereas specialists comprise all other specialties. Estimates are based on physicians who participated in the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) by providing data on visits.

U.S. Decennial Life Tables for 1999-2001: State Life Tables

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:00:00 EST

This report, following publication of the national life tables for 1999-2001, presents state-specific life tables for the 50 states and District of Columbia by race (white and black) and sex. These tables are the most recent in a series of decennial life tables for the United States.

Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, and Extreme Obesity Among Adults: United States, Trends 1960-1962 Through 2009-2010

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:02:00 EST

Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, and Extreme Obesity Among Adults: United States, Trends 1960–1962 Through 2009–2010

Prevalence of Obesity Among Children and Adolescents: United States, Trends 1963-1965 Through 2009-2010

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:01:00 EST

Prevalence of Obesity Among Children and Adolescents: United States, Trends 1963-1965 Through 2009-2010

Prevalence of Underweight Among Adults Aged 20 Years and Over: United States, 1960-1962 Through 2007-2010

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:02:00 EST

Prevalence of Underweight Among Adults Aged 20 Years and Over: United States, 1960–1962 Through 2007–2010

Prevalence of Underweight Among Children and Adolescents Aged 2-19 Years: United States, 1963-1965 Through 2007-2010

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:01:00 EST

Prevalence of Underweight Among Children and Adolescents Aged 2–19 Years: United States, 1963–1965 Through 2007–2010

Wait Time for Treatment in Hospital Emergency Departments: 2009

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:03:00 EST

From 1999 through 2009, the number of visits to emergency departments (EDs) increased 32%, from 102.8 million visits in 1999 to 136.1 million visits in 2009. In some hospitals, increased ED visit volume has resulted in ED crowding and increased wait times for minor and sometimes serious problems, such as myocardial infarction. This report describes the recent trend in wait times for treatment in EDs, and focuses on how wait times for treatment varied by two ED crowding measures: ambulance diversions and boarding of admitted patients.

Births: Final Data for 2010

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:02:00 EST

This report presents 2010 data on U.S. births according to a wide variety of characteristics. Data are presented for maternal characteristics including age, live-birth order, race and Hispanic origin, marital status, attendant at birth, method of delivery, and infant characteristics (period of gestation, birthweight, and plurality). Birth and fertility rates by age, live-birth order, race and Hispanic origin, and marital status also are presented. Selected data by mother's state of residence are shown, as well as birth rates by age and race of father. Trends in fertility patterns and maternal and infant characteristics are described and interpreted.

Fetal and Perinatal Mortality, United States, 2006

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:01:00 EST

This report presents 2006 fetal and perinatal mortality data by maternal age, marital status, race, Hispanic origin, and state of residence, as well as by fetal birthweight, gestational age, plurality, and sex. Trends in fetal and perinatal mortality are also examined.

Oral Health Disparities as Determined by Selected Healthy People 2020 Oral Health Objectives for the United States, 2009-2010

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 20:01:00 EST

The Healthy People 2020 initiative contains over 1,200 objectives that serve as a roadmap for tracking the nation's health. Oral health is 1 of 42 Healthy People topic areas comprising 33 objectives ranging from dental caries and periodontal disease, to access to preventive dental services and program infrastructure. One important activity of Healthy People is to monitor health disparities. Influential sociodemographic indicators for oral health disparities in the United States include poverty status and race and ethnicity. This report focuses on key Healthy People objectives covering select age groups by race and ethnicity and poverty status from 2009 to 2010.

Cohort Fertility Tables for All, White, and Black Women: United States, 2006-2009

Sun, 19 Aug 2012 20:01:00 EST

These tables present detailed fertility data for cohorts of women as they pass through their childbearing years and include central birth rates, cumulative birth rates, birth distributions, and birth probabilities.

Prevalence and Timing of Oral Sex withOpposite-sex Partners Among Females and MalesAged 15-24 Years: United States, 2007-2010

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 20:01:00 EST

This report presents data on the prevalence of oral sex with opposite-sex partners and the timing of first oral sex relative to first vaginal intercourse among females and males aged 15-24 based on the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) data from 2007-2010. The question on timing, added to the NSFG in 2007, asked females and males whether first oral sex occurred before, after, or on the same occasion as their first vaginal intercourse.

Prevalence of Uncontrolled Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease: United States, 1999-2010

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 20:01:00 EST

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking are all risk factors that could lead to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke. The recently announced Million Hearts Initiative is aimed at preventing 1 million heart attacks and strokes over the next 5 years . This report expands on results previously published by presenting the most recent prevalence estimates and trends of uncontrolled high blood pressure, uncontrolled high levels of low-density lipoproteins cholesterol (LDL-C), and current cigarette smoking among adults aged 20 and over.

The Health of Male Veterans and Nonveterans Aged 25-64: United States, 2007-2010

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 20:00:00 EST

This report uses data from the 2007-2010 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) to describe the health status of community-dwelling male veterans aged 25-64. It directly compares the health status of veterans with nonveterans on a variety of measures.

Multiple Chronic Conditions Among Adults Aged 45 and Over: Trends Over the Past 10 Years

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:00:00 EST

Studies suggest that the presence of multiple chronic conditions (MCC) adds a layer of complexity to disease management; recently the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services established a strategic framework for improving the health of this population. This report presents estimates of the population aged 45 and over with two or more of nine self-reported chronic conditions, using a definition of MCC that was consistent in the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) over the recent 10-year period: hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, stroke, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, current asthma, and kidney disease. Examining trends in the prevalence of MCC informs policy on chronic disease management and prevention, and helps to predict future health care needs and use for Medicare and other payers.

Death in the United States, 2010

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:00:00 EST

Mortality in the United States is best summarized by the age-adjusted death rate-a measure that accounts for changes in the age distribution of the population. In 2010, the age-adjusted death rate for the United States was 746.2 per 100,000 population. This represents a 0.5 percent drop from the rate in 2009 (749.6). The highest mortality was observed for the non-Hispanic black population (918.1) followed by the non-Hispanic white population (754.1). Still, death rates for all race and ethnic groups have generally been decreasing since 1950. Much of the recent improvements in death rates and life expectancy for all population groups can be attributed to ongoing reductions in death rates from major causes of death such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, and chronic lower respiratory diseases. The figures presented in this report are based on preliminary mortality data for 2010 and final data for 2000-2009.

Intended and Unintended Births in the United States: 1982-2010

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:00:00 EST

This report shows trends since 1982 in whether a woman wanted to get pregnant just before the pregnancy occurred. This is the most direct measure available of the extent to which women are able (or unable) to choose to have the number of births they want, when they want them. In this report, this is called the ''standard measure of unintended pregnancy.''

2006 Fetal Death and Cohort Linked Birth/Infant Death Data Sets and User Guides Now Available

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EST

2006 Fetal Death and Cohort Linked Birth/Infant Death Data Sets and User Guides Now Available

Oral Health Status and Access to Oral Health Care for U.S. Adults Aged 18-64: National Health Interview Survey, 2008

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:00:00 EST

This report presents statistics from the 2008 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) on selected measures of oral health status and oral health care access for adults aged 18-64. Estimates are presented by sex, age, race and ethnicity, nativity, education, poverty status, health and dental insurance status, region, place of residence, dentition status, current smoking status, current drinking status, and diabetes status.

Physician Adoption of Electronic Health Record Systems: United States, 2011

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 20:00:00 EST

One goal of the federal 2009 Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act is to advance the use of health information technology by providing Medicare and Medicaid incentives to physicians and hospitals that adopt and demonstrate "meaningful use" (MU) of electronic health record (EHR) systems. This report presents a nationally representative profile of physician use of EHR systems.

Biological Variation of Hematology Tests Based on the 1999-2002 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 20:00:00 EST

Biological variation consists of between-person (BP) and within-person (WP) variation. Estimates of WP coefficients of variation and BP coefficients of variation for hematology laboratory tests were estimated from the 1999-2002 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Nonresponse in the National Survey of Children's Health, 2007

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 06:15:00 EST

For random-digit-dial telephone surveys, the increasing difficulty in contacting eligible households and obtaining their cooperation raises concerns about the potential for nonresponse bias. This report presents an analysis of nonresponse bias in the 2007 National Survey of Children's Health, a module of the State and Local Area Integrated Telephone Survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics.

Wireless Substitution: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, July-December 2011

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 06:01:00 EST

Preliminary results from the July-December 2011 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) indicate that the number of American homes with only wireless telephones continues to grow. One-third of American homes (34.0%) had only wireless telephones (also known as cellular telephones, cell phones, or mobile phones) during the second half of 2011-an increase of 2.4 percentage points since the first half of 2011. In addition, nearly one of every six American homes (16.0%) received all or almost all calls on wireless telephones despite also having a landline telephone. This report presents the most up-to-date estimates available from the federal government concerning the size and characteristics of these populations.

Deaths: Final Data for 2009

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 06:00:00 EST

This report presents final 2009 data on U.S. deaths, death rates, life expectancy, infant mortality, and trends by selected characteristics such as age, sex, Hispanic origin, race, state of residence, and cause of death.

Estimated Pregnancy Rates and Rates of Pregnancy Outcomes for the United States, 1990-2008

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 20:00:00 EST

This report presents detailed pregnancy rates for 1990-2008, updating a national series of rates extending since 1976.

Early Release of Selected Estimates Based on Data From the 2011 National Health Interview Survey

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:01:00 EST

Health Insurance Coverage: Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, 2011

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:01:00 EST

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is releasing selected estimates of health insurance coverage for the civilian noninstitutionalized U.S. population based on data from the 2011 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), along with comparable estimates from the 1997-2010 NHIS. Data analyses for the 2011 NHIS were based on 101,577 persons in the Family Core.

Deaths: Leading Causes for 2008

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:00:00 EST

This report presents final 2008 data on the 10 leading causes of death in the United States by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin. Leading causes of infant, neonatal, and postneonatal death are also presented. This report supplements the Division of Vital Statistics' annual report of final mortality statistics.

Design and Operation of the National Survey of Children's Health, 2007

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 20:00:00 EST

This report presents the development, plan, and operation of the 2007 National Survey of Children's Health, a module of the State and Local Area Integrated Telephone Survey, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics. This survey was designed to produce national and state-specific prevalence estimates for a variety of physical, emotional, and behavioral health indicators and measures of children's experiences with the health care system. The survey also includes questions about the family (for example, parents' health status, stress and coping behaviors, family activities) and about respondents' perceptions of the neighborhoods where their children live. Funding and direction for this survey was provided by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the Health Resources and Services Administration.

Selected Oral Health Indicators in the United States, 2005-2008

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 08:00:00 EST

Oral health is an important contributor to overall health for individuals and the population. Dental caries both untreated and treated and tooth loss are key indicators of oral health and are used to monitor oral health status in the United States and internationally. Although prevalence of dental caries has been declining in the United States, the magnitude of the decline has varied across different population groups during the past two decades. Tooth loss also has been declining in the United States, mostly due to improvements in treatment modalities, patient attitudes regarding tooth preservation, and better prevention. Plastic-like coatings (dental sealants) have been applied to the chewing surfaces of children's teeth to prevent tooth decay and to some extent tooth loss. This report describes the prevalence of untreated dental caries, existing dental restorations, dental sealants, and tooth loss in the United States by age, race and ethnicity, and poverty level in 2005-2008.

Recent Trends in Births and Fertility Rates Through December 2011

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:00:00 EST

The provisional count of births in the United States for 2011 was 3,961,000, 1 percent lower than the 4 million births for 2010 (4,000,279). The number of births has steadily declined from the all-time high of 4,316,233 in 2007, however, the rate of decline slowed from 2010 to 2011. The provisional fertility rate in the United States for 2011 declined 1 percent to 63.4 births per 1,000 women aged 15-44 from 64.1 for 2010. As with the number of births, the fertility rate has steadily declined from the recent high of 69.3 in 2007, although the rate of decline slowed in 2011.

Diagnostic History and Treatment of School-aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Special Health Care Needs

Wed, 23 May 2012 20:00:00 EST

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a set of complex neurodevelopment disorders characterized by mild to severe problems in social interaction and communication along with restricted repetitive behavior patterns. ASD symptoms begin before age 3 years and last into adulthood, although symptoms may improve over time. There is no one best treatment for ASD, but the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends early behavioral intervention once a child is diagnosed. Nearly all children (94%) with ASD have special health care needs, defined as requiring health or related services beyond those required by children generally. This report provides information on diagnosis and treatment of school-aged (6-17 years) children with special health care needs (CSHCN) and ASD.

Emergency Room Use Among Adults Aged 18-64: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January-June 2011

Mon, 21 May 2012 20:00:00 EST

This report provides preliminary estimates of reasons for emergency room use among U.S adults aged 18-64 whose last visit in the past 12 months did not result in a hospital admission, by health insurance status, area of residence (within or outside an MSA), and other selected variables.

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey: Sample Design, 1999-2006

Sun, 20 May 2012 20:00:00 EST

This report will first describe the broad design specifications for the 1999-2006 survey including survey objectives, domain and precision specifications, operational requirements, sample design, and estimations procedures. Details of the sample design are divided into two sections. The first section (NHANES 1999-2001 Sample Design) broadly describes the sample design and various design changes during the first three years of the continuous NHANES (1999-2001). The second section (NHANES 2002-2006 Sample Design) describes the final sample design developed and applied for 2002-2006. Weighting and variance estimation procedures are presented in the same manner; however, to correspond to the public data release cycles, the weighting and variance sections are separated into those used for 1999-2002, and those used for 2003-2006. Much of this report is based on survey operations documents and sample design reports prepared by Westat. Documentation of the survey content, procedures, and methods to assess nonsampling errors are reported elsewhere.

Health, United States, 2011, With Special Feature on Socioeconomic Status and Health

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:00:00 EST

Health, United States, 2011 is the 35th report on the health status of the Nation and is submitted by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to the President and the Congress of the United States in compliance with Section 308 of the Public Health Service Act. This report was compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). The National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics served in a review capacity. The Health, United States series presents an annual look at national trends in health statistics. The report contains a Chartbook that assesses the Nation's health by presenting trends and current information on selected measures of morbidity, mortality, health care utilization, health risk factors, prevention, health insurance, and personal health care expenditures. This year's Chartbook includes a Special Feature on Socioeconomic Status and Health. The report also contains 151 Trend Tables organized around four major subject areas: health status and determinants, health care utilization, health care resources, and health care expenditures. A companion product to Health, United States-Health, United States: In Brief-features information extracted from the full report.