NCHS: A Blog of the National Center for Health Statistics
Trends and Patterns in Menarche in the United States: 1995 through 2013-2017
Questions for Gladys Martinez, Health Statistician and Lead Author of “Trends and Patterns in Menarche in the United States: 1995 through 2013-2017.” Q: Can you explain what menarche is? GM: Menarche refers to the first menstrual period. Q: Why did you decide to do a report on this topic? GM: We decided to do a Read More >
Posted on byFact or Fiction – Is the average age at first menstrual period for American women is 12 years old?
Source: National Survey of Family Growth https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhsr/nhsr146-508.pdf Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Prevalence of Past or Present Infection with Hepatitis B Virus Among Adults Aged 18 Years or Older, by Race and Hispanic Origin — National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999–2018
The prevalence of past or present infection with hepatitis B virus among adults aged 18 years or older declined from 5.7% in 1999–2002 to 4.3% in 2015–2018. A decline among non-Hispanic White (3.5% to 2.1%), non-Hispanic Black (15.6% to 10.8%), and Mexican American (3.5% to 1.8%) adults also occurred over the same period. Prevalence was Read More >
Posted on byAntidepressant Use in America
Antidepressant use – and abuse – has become a prominent medical and public health issue in the United States, as more and more data become available on the scope of mental illness among Americans. During the first half of 2019, nearly one in 20 adults in the United States reported having regular feelings of depression, Read More >
Posted on byNonalcoholic Beverage Consumption Among Adults: United States, 2015–2018
Questions for Crescent Martin, Health Statistician and Lead Author of “Nonalcoholic Beverage Consumption Among Adults: United States, 2015–2018.” Q: Why did you decide to look at non-alcoholic beverage consumption for this report? CM: Beverages help meet total water intake needs, and also are a major contributor to overall nutrient and caloric intake in the United Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Rates of Deaths Attributed to Unintentional Injury from Fire or Flames by Age Group and Urbanization Level
In 2018, the death rates attributed to unintentional injury from fire or flames were lowest among those aged 15–24 years and highest among those aged 75 years or older. In rural areas, death rates decreased with age from 2.0 per 100,000 for persons aged 0–4 years to 0.3 for those aged 15–24 years, and then Read More >
Posted on byRANDS Webinar Today, Focuses on New Pandemic-era Data
Over one-third of Americans report having a health care provider that offers telemedicine options, either via phone or video appointments. That is just one of the new estimates CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) now has on a selected number of key issues during the pandemic, including loss of work due to illness with Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Death Rates from Stroke Among Persons Aged ≥65 Years, by Sex and Age Group
In 2018, the death rate from stroke was 242.7 per 100,000 persons aged 65 years or older. Persons aged 85 years or older had the highest death rate from stroke (984.3), followed by those aged 75–84 years (256.0) and those aged 65–74 years (76.8). For both men and women, the death rates increased with age. The Read More >
Posted on byFast Food Intake Among Children and Adolescents in the United States, 2015–2018
Questions for Cheryl Fryar, Health Statistician and Lead Author of “Fast Food Intake Among Children and Adolescents in the United States, 2015–2018.” Q: Why does NCHS conduct studies on fast food consumption among children and adolescents? CF: We focus on fast food for this report because fast food continues to play an important role in Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Males, Females and Both Sexes — United States, 2009–2018
During 2009–2018, the age-adjusted death rate in the United States generally declined, from 749.6 per 100,000 in 2009 to 723.6 in 2018. The death rate among males declined from 2009 (890.9) to 2014 (855.1), increased in 2015 (863.2), and then remained relatively flat until 2018 (855.5). Among females, the death rate declined steadily from 2009 Read More >
Posted on byHealth of American Indian and Alaska Native Adults, by Urbanization Level: United States, 2014–2018
Questions for Maria Villarroel, Health Statistician and Lead Author of “Health of American Indian and Alaska Native Adults, by Urbanization Level: United States, 2014–2018.” Q: Why did you decide to do a report on health in American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) adults? MV: There is limited information about the health of the American Indian Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Number of Natural Heat-Related Deaths by Sex and Age Group — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2018
In 2018, natural heat exposure was associated with 726 deaths among males and 282 deaths among females. Among males, the highest number of heat-related deaths was for those aged 55–64 years (150) and among females for those aged 65–74 years (58). The lowest numbers were for males (four) and females (two) aged 5–14 years. Approximately Read More >
Posted on byRacial and Ethnic Differences in Mortality Rate of Infants Born to Teen Mothers: United States, 2017–2018
Questions for Ashley Woodall, Health Statistician and Lead Author of “Racial and Ethnic Differences in Mortality Rate of Infants Born to Teen Mothers: United States, 2017–2018.” Q: Why did you decide to focus on teenagers for this report? AW: There has not been much research on infant mortality using national data that focuses on specific Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged 50–75 Years Who Received Colorectal Cancer Screening by Poverty Status and Year — National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2010 and 2018
The percentage of adults aged 50–75 years who received colorectal cancer tests or procedures increased from 58.7% in 2010 to 65.5% in 2018. The percentage increased from 2010 to 2018 in all income groups: from 37.9% to 53.1% among poor, 47.9% to 56.7% among near poor, and 63.6% to 68.7% among not poor adults. In Read More >
Posted on byHealth of Former Cigarette Smokers Aged 65 and Over: United States, 2018
New NCHS report describes select measures of health among former cigarette smokers aged 65 and over. Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Percentage of Adults Who Volunteered or Worked in a Hospital, Medical Clinic, Doctor’s Office, Dentist’s Office, Nursing Home, or Some Other Health Care Facility by Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin — National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2016–2018
During 2016–2018, women aged 18 years or older were more likely to volunteer or work in a hospital, medical clinic, doctor’s office, dentist’s office, nursing home, or some other health care facility (health care settings) than were men (12.3% compared with 5.2%). Non-Hispanic black (15.8%), Asian (12.8%), and white women (12.3%) were more likely to Read More >
Posted on byInfant Mortality in the United States, 2018: Data From the Period Linked Birth/Infant Death File
Questions for Danielle Ely, Health Statistician and Lead Author of “Infant Mortality in the United States, 2018: Data From the Period Linked Birth/Infant Death File.” Q: Why does NCHS conduct studies on infant mortality? DE: NCHS collects data from U.S. jurisdictions on infant deaths to provide national statistics on infant mortality. Infant mortality is considered Read More >
Posted on byProvisional Drug Overdose Death Counts (thru December 2019)
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/drug-overdose-data.htm Read More >
Posted on bySelected Financial Burdens of Health Care Among Families With Older Adults, by Family Composition: United States, 2017–2018
Questions for Robin Cohen, Health Statistician and Lead Author of “Selected Financial Burdens of Health Care Among Families With Older Adults, by Family Composition: United States, 2017–2018.” Q: Why did you decide to do a report on financial burdens to health care among U.S. families with older adults? RC: Living arrangements are associated with financial Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥65 Years Who Received Care at Home From a Nurse or Other Health Care Professional During the Past 12 Months
In 2018, the percentage of adults aged ≥65 years who received care at home from a nurse or other health care professional during the past 12 months increased with age from 4.5% for adults aged 65–69 years, to 8.2% for those aged 70–74 years and 13.2% for those aged ≥75 years. Source: National Health Interview Read More >
Posted on byState Teen Birth Rates by Race and Hispanic Origin: United States, 2017–2018
New NCHS report presents changes in state-specific birth rates for teenagers between 2017 and 2018 by race and Hispanic origin of mother. Read More >
Posted on byShingles Vaccination Among Adults Aged 60 and Over: United States, 2018
Questions for Emily Terlizzi, Health Statistician and Lead Author of “Shingles Vaccination Among Adults Aged 60 and Over: United States, 2018.” Q: Can you summarize how the data varied by sex, age group, race and Hispanic origin, and education? ET: In 2018, the percentage of adults aged 60 and over who had ever received a Read More >
Posted on by2010 was the only year since 1999 without an accidental fireworks death in July
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Posted on byQuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged 18 Years or Older Who Currently Have Asthma by Sex and Race/Ethnicity
During 2017–2018, women aged 18 years or older were more likely than men (9.7% versus 5.5%) to currently have asthma. This pattern prevailed in each of the race/ethnicity groups: Hispanic adults (7.8% versus 3.9%); non-Hispanic white adults (10.3% versus 5.9%); non-Hispanic black adults (11.4% versus 6.2%); and non-Hispanic Asian adults (5.0% versus 3.3%). Non-Hispanic white Read More >
Posted on byEffects of Changes in Maternal Age Distribution and Maternal Age-specific Infant Mortality Rates on Infant Mortality Trends: United States, 2000–2017
Questions for Anne Driscoll, Health Statistician and Lead Author of “Effects of Changes in Maternal Age Distribution and Maternal Age-specific Infant Mortality Rates on Infant Mortality Trends: United States, 2000–2017.” Q: What is difference between maternal age distribution and maternal age-specific infant mortality rates? AD: “Maternal age distribution” refers to the percentage of women with Read More >
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