NCHS: A Blog of the National Center for Health Statistics
Births in the United States, 2015
An NCHS 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. Findings: There were 3.978 million births in the United States in 2015, down less than 1% from 2014. The Read More >
Posted on byHealth Insurance Data from the National Health Interview Survey
The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) has monitored the health of the nation since 1957 and collects data on a broad range of health topics through personal household interviews. NHIS has collected health insurance data periodically since 1959 and annually since 1989. The NHIS health insurance questions have changed and expanded over time to reflect Read More >
Posted on byIs Leukemia the leading form of cancer death among children and teens?
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Posted on byDeclines in Cancer Death Rates Among Children and Adolescents in the United States, 1999-2014
Questions for Sally C. Curtin, M.A., Demographer/Statistician and Lead Author on “Declines in Cancer Death Rates Among Children and Adolescents in the United States, 1999-2014” Q: How have trends in cancer death rates for children and adolescents in the United States changed over time? SC: This report presents recent trends in cancer death rates for Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Percentages of Residential Care Communities and Adult Day Services Centers that Provided Selected Services — United States, 2014
In 2014, a greater percentage of residential care communities than adult day service centers provided five of seven selected services. The majority of residential care communities provided pharmacy services (82%); followed by transportation for social activities (79%); physical, occupational, or speech therapy (69%); hospice (62%); skilled nursing (59%); and mental health services (52%). Fewer than Read More >
Posted on byCOPD-Related Mortality by Sex and Race Among Adults Aged 25 and Over: United States, 2000-2014
Questions for Hanyu Ni, Ph.D., M.P.H., Associate Director for Science and Lead Author on “COPD-Related Mortality by Sex and Race Among Adults Aged 25 and Over: United States, 2000-2014” Q: How have trends in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) related deaths changed since 2000? HN: Overall, the COPD-related death rate decreased 12.3% from 2000 through Read More >
Posted on byHealth Insurance Coverage: Early Release of Estimates from the National Health Interview Survey, January-March 2016
Questions for Robin Cohen, Ph.D., Health Statistician and Lead Author of “Health Insurance Coverage: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, January-March 2016” Q: How have trends in health insurance coverage in the United States changed in the first quarter of 2016 compared to last year, and compared to 2010 when the Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Percentage of Physicians Who Have Electronic Access to Patient Health Information from Outside Their Medical Practice by State
In 2015, approximately half (50.3%) of the physicians in the United States had information from other providers outside of their practice electronically available at the point of care. There was wide variation by state, ranging from 34.6% in Idaho to 76.4% in South Dakota. Sixteen states and the District of Columbia were in the range Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged 45 Years or Older with Activity Limitations, by Age Group and Type of Limitation
The percentage of adults aged 45–64 years with limitations in activities of daily living (ADLs) increased from 1.3% in 2000 to 2.0% in 2015, and the percentage with limitations in instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) increased from 2.8% to 4.0%. Among adults aged 65 years or older, the percentage with limitations in ADLs increased Read More >
Posted on byFact or Fiction: Cancer now the leading cause of death in a majority of U.S. states?
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Posted on byChanges in the Leading Cause of Death: Recent Patterns in Heart Disease and Cancer Mortality
Questions for Melonie Heron, Demographer and Lead Author on “Changes in the Leading Cause of Death: Recent Patterns in Heart Disease and Cancer Mortality” Q: How have trends in deaths from heart disease and cancer changed since 1950? MH: Since 1950, the number of heart disease deaths generally increased (by 43%) to a peak in 1985, Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Birth Rates Among Teens Aged 15–19 Years, by Race/Hispanic Ethnicity — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2007 and 2015
From 2007 to 2015, the birth rate for female teens aged 15–19 years declined 46%, from 41.5 to 22.3 births per 1,000, the lowest rate ever recorded for this population in the United States. In 2015, rates declined to record lows for all racial/ethnic populations, with declines ranging from 41% for non-Hispanic white teens to Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Males Aged 15–44 Years, by the Five Leading Causes of Death — United States, 1999 and 2014
The age-adjusted death rate for males aged 15–44 years was 10% lower in 2014 (156.6 per 100,000 population) than in 1999 (174.1). Among the five leading causes of death, the age-adjusted rates for three were lower in 2014 than in 1999: cancer (from 17.1 to 12.8; 25% decline), heart disease (20.1 to 17.0; 15% decline), Read More >
Posted on byPrepregnancy Body Mass Index by Maternal Characteristics and State: Data From the Birth Certificate, 2014
A new NCHS 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. Findings: Among women giving birth in 2014, 3.8% were underweight (BMI is less than 18.5), 45.9% were of normal Read More >
Posted on byOlder Americans 2016: Key Indicators of Well-Being
Released today, the report, “Older Americans 2016: Key Indicators of Well-Being” takes a close look at older adults in the United States, as they live longer and face new economic, health care, and residential living challenges. Older Americans are in better economic shape now than they were four decades ago. In 1974, the proportion of Read More >
Posted on byNational Hospital Care Survey Demonstration Projects: Traumatic Brain Injury
A new report from NCHS examines traumatic brain injury (TBI) encounters in various hospital settings. While the National Hospital Care Survey (NHCS) data used were not nationally representative, the results presented are consistent with previous research studies. Analyses were conducted to highlight the tremendous analytical capabilities of NHCS, capabilities that have not been available before in previous surveys. New Read More >
Posted on byIncreases in Medically Attended Nonfatal Injury Episodes Among Females in the United States
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. In 2013, 10,746 injury-related ED visits were made per 100,000 population for males and 8,957 for females. The National Health Read More >
Posted on byAmerica’s Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2016
The teen birth rate dropped for another consecutive year, continuing a long-term decline in teen pregnancy, according to the most recent yearly report on the status of America’s children and youth. According to the 2016 edition of America’s Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, in 2014, the adolescent birth rate was 11 births per 1,000 Read More >
Posted on byExpenditures on Complementary Health Approaches: United States, 2012
A new NCHS 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. Findings: An estimated 59 million persons aged 4 years and over had at least one expenditure for some type Read More >
Posted on byHealth of Hispanic Adults: United States, 2010–2014
There are 54 million Hispanic persons living in the United States, making them the largest minority group in the country. Disaggregated data on Hispanic subgroups are needed to understand the health of Hispanic persons of diverse backgrounds. A new NCHS report presents selected estimates of health measures for all Hispanic adults aged 18 and over and Read More >
Posted on byHealth, United States Spotlight Infographics Spring 2016
Health, United States Spotlights are infographics of selected health data available in Health, United States, the annual report on the health of the nation submitted by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to the President and Congress. Each Spotlight displays approximately four health indicators allowing users to visualize and interpret complex information from Read More >
Posted on byThe Effect of Changes in Selected Age-specific Causes of Death on Non-Hispanic White Life Expectancy Between 2000 and 2014
Between 2000 and 2014, life expectancy at birth in the United States increased by 2 years. 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 Read More >
Posted on byBirths: Preliminary Data for 2015
NCHS has released a new report presenting 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. Findings: The 2015 preliminary number of U.S. births was 3,977,745, down slightly (less than 1%) from 2014. For the three largest Read More >
Posted on byPhysician Office Visits by Children for Well and Problem-focused Care: United States, 2012
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. Problem-focused visits do not routinely include these comprehensive assessments. Receipt of well care is tracked nationally as a measure of health care quality. An Read More >
Posted on byHealth of Asian Adults: United States, 2010–2014
About 5% of the U.S. population, or 15 million persons, are Asian. The Asian population is heterogeneous, characterized by a variety of languages, cultures, socioeconomic statuses, and health issues. A new NCHS report looks at the health status, multiple chronic conditions, serious psychological distress, and limitations on work or social participation for all non-Hispanic Asian adults Read More >
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