NCHS: A Blog of the National Center for Health Statistics
QuickStats: Percentage Distribution of Gestational Age in Weeks for Infants Who Survived to Age 1 Year and Infants Who Died Before Age 1 Year — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2014
Infants who do not survive the first year of life are more likely to be born at earlier gestational ages. In 2014, 66% of infants who survived to age 1 year were delivered at full term or later (≥39 completed weeks) compared with 16% of infants who died before reaching age 1 year. Fifty-eight percent Read More >
Posted on byUnited States Life Tables, 2013
A new NCHS report presents complete period life tables for the United States by race, Hispanic origin, and sex, based on age-specific death rates in 2013. Findings: In 2013, the overall expectation of life at birth was 78.8 years, unchanged from 2012. Between 2012 and 2013, life expectancy at birth remained the same for both males Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates, by Race/Ethnicity — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2014–2015
From 2014 to 2015, the age-adjusted death rate for the total U.S. population increased 1.2% from 724.6 to 733.1 per 100,000 population. The rate increased 0.6% from 870.7 to 876.1 for non-Hispanic blacks and 1.4% from 742.8 to 753.2 for non-Hispanic whites. The rate for Hispanic persons did not change significantly. The highest rate was Read More >
Posted on byPrevalence of HPV in Adults Aged 18–69: United States, 2011–2014
Questions for Geraldine McQuillan, Ph.D., Statistician, and Lead Author of “Prevalence of HPV in Adults Aged 18–69: United States, 2011–2014” Q: Are these the first HPV estimates you’ve released? If not, how has this problem changed over time? GQ: In this report we do not examine changes over time. But based on a report authored Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Percentage of U.S. Women Aged 21–65 Years Who Never Had a Papanicolaou Test (Pap Test), by Place of Birth and Length of Residence in the United States
In 2013 and 2015 combined, 6.8% of U.S. women aged 21–65 years had never received a Pap test in their lifetime. Foreign-born women were more than twice as likely as U.S. born women to have never received a Pap test (13.4% versus 5.2%). Foreign-born women who lived in the United States for more than 25% Read More >
Posted on byFRAX-based Estimates of 10-year Probability of Hip and Major Osteoporotic Fracture Among Adults Aged 40 and Over: United States, 2013 and 2014
NCHS released a new report that 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. The report defines the distribution of Read More >
Posted on byTrends in Infant Mortality in the United States, 2005-2014
Questions for T.J. Mathews, M.S., Demographer, Statistician, and Lead Author of “Trends in Infant Mortality in the United States, 2005-2014” Q: Was there a result in your study’s analysis of infant mortality that you hadn’t expected and that really surprised you? TM: Though not unexpected, the pervasive and large decrease in infant mortality that is Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Age-Adjusted Rate for Suicide by Sex — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1975–2015
There was an overall decline of 24% in the age-adjusted suicide rate from 1977 (13.7 per 100,000) to 2000 (10.4). The rate increased in most years from 2000 to 2015. The 2015 suicide rate (13.3) was 28% higher than in 2000. The rates for males and females followed the overall pattern; however, the rate for males Read More >
Posted on bySelected Health Conditions Among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Adults: United States, 2014
Questions for Adena M. Galinsky, Statistician and Lead Author on “Selected Health Conditions Among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Adults: United States, 2014” Q: What factors led you to undertake this analysis on Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders? AG: NHPI became a race group separate from Asians nearly 20 years ago, but there are still few reliable national Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Prevalence of Untreated Dental Caries in Primary Teeth Among Children Aged 2–8 Years, by Age Group and Race/Hispanic Origin
During 2011–2014, 13.7% of children aged 2–8 years had untreated dental caries in their primary teeth (baby teeth). The proportion of children with untreated dental caries in their primary teeth increased with age: 10.9% among children aged 2–5 years and 17.4% among children aged 6–8 years. A larger proportion of Hispanic (19.4%) and non-Hispanic black Read More >
Posted on byUtilization of Clinical Preventive Services for Cancer and Heart Disease Among Insured Adults: United States, 2015
Questions for Anjel Vahratian, Supervisory Statistician (Health) and Lead Author on “Utilization of Clinical Preventive Services for Cancer and Heart Disease Among Insured Adults: United States, 2015” Q: Why did you decide to look at clinical preventive services for cancer and heart disease among insured adults? AV: Heart disease and cancer are the top two Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Number of Deaths Resulting from Unintentional Carbon Monoxide Poisoning by Month and Year — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2010–2015
During 2010–2015, a total of 2,244 deaths resulted from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning, with the highest numbers of deaths each year occurring in winter months. In 2015, a total of 393 deaths resulting from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning occurred, with 36% of the deaths occurring in December, January, or February. Source: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/66/wr/mm6608a9.htm Read More >
Posted on byPrevalence of Low High-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Among Adults, by Physical Activity: United States, 2011-2014
Questions for Marissa L. Zwald, Ph.D., M.P.H., Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer and Lead Author on “Prevalence of Low High-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Among Adults, by Physical Activity: United States, 2011-2014” Q: Why did you conduct this study? MZ: We produced this report because we wanted to offer statistics that highlight how regular physical activity can reduce Read More >
Posted on byAmbulatory Surgery Data From Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Centers: United States, 2010
Questions for Margaret J. Hall, Health Statistician and Lead Author of “Ambulatory Surgery Data From Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Centers: United States, 2010.” Q: Why did you decide to do a report on national estimates of surgical and nonsurgical ambulatory procedures performed in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers? MH: The National Center for Health Statistics Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged 65 Years or Older by Number of 10 Selected Diagnosed Chronic Conditions and Poverty Status
For the period 2013–2015, 13% of adults aged 65 years or older reported having none of 10 selected diagnosed chronic conditions; 25% had one, 46% had two or three, and 16% had four or more of the conditions. No differences by poverty status were observed among those who reported having two or three conditions, but Read More >
Posted on byHas the death rate from drug overdoses in the U.S. increased most rapidly among young people over the last decade and a half?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBrKg0CxRC8 Source: National Vital Statistics System https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db273.pdf Read More >
Posted on byEarly Release of Selected Estimates Based on Data From the January–September 2016 National Health Interview Survey
Questions for Tainya C. Clarke, Ph.D., M.P.H., Health Statistician and Lead Author on the “Early Release of Selected Estimates Based on Data From the January–September 2016 National Health Interview Survey.” Q: What health measures does this report look at? TC: The measures covered in this report are lack of health insurance coverage and type of Read More >
Posted on byTrends and Variations in Reproduction and Instrinsic Rates: United States, 1990-2014
Questions for Brady E. Hamilton, Ph.D., Demographer, Statistician, and Lead Author on “Trends and Variations in Reproduction and Intrinsic Rates: United States, 1990-2014” Q: Why did you conduct this study? BH: We produced this report because we wanted to provide an updated analysis of fertility patterns in the United States. This report provides current detailed Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Percentage of Total Daily Kilocalories Consumed from Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Among Children and Adults, by Sex and Income Level
During 2011–2014, on average, 7.3% of boys’ and 7.2% of girls’ total daily calories were obtained from Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSB) compared with 6.9% for men and 6.1% for women. For men, women, and girls, the percentage of total daily kilocalories from SSBs declined as income level increased. For boys, the percentage of total daily Read More >
Posted on byCharacteristics of Primary Care Physicians in Patient-centered Medical Home Practices: United States, 2013
Questions for Esther Hing, Survey Statistician and Lead Author on “Characteristics of Primary Care Physicians in Patient-Centered Medical Home Practices: United States, 2013” Q: Can you define what a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) practice is? EH: One of several PCMH definitions is that PCMHs provide care that is: comprehensive care provided by a team of providers, Read More >
Posted on byU.S. Heart Attack Deaths from 2010-2015
Year Deaths 2010 122,071 2011 119,905 2012 117,944 2013 116,793 2014 114,019 2015 114,023 TOTAL 704,755 Source: http://wonder.cdc.gov ICD-10: Acute myocardial infarction (I21-I22) Read More >
Posted on byHealth Insurance Coverage: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January-September 2016
Questions for Michael Martinez, M.P.H., M.H.S.A., Epidemiologist, Health Statistician and Lead Author on “Health Insurance Coverage: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January-September 2016” Q: What do you think is the most significant finding in your new study? MM: I think the most significant finding in this study is the snapshot Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Prevalence of Edentualism in Adults Aged 65 Years or Older, by Age Group and Race/Hispanic Origin
During 2011–2014, 17.6% of adults aged 65 years or older were edentulous or had lost all their natural, permanent teeth. Adults aged 75 years or older (23%) were more likely to be edentulous compared with adults aged 65–74 years (13.9%). Non-Hispanic black adults aged 65 years or older were more likely to be edentulous (27%) compared Read More >
Posted on byFACT OR FICTION: Do most boys and girls drink sugar-sweetened beverages each day?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY7GFyf5mrU Source: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db271.pdf Read More >
Posted on bySugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption in U.S.
Questions for Asher Rosinger, Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer and Lead Author of “Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption Among U.S. Adults, 2011–2014” and “Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption Among U.S. Youth, 2011–2014” Q: Why did you decide to do a report on sugar-sweetened beverage consumption? AR: Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption has been linked to a myriad of negative health conditions, such Read More >
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