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2016 NCHS Schedule of Releases and Products Available
The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics has released their 2016 release schedule. Please note that many release dates on the schedule are tentative; many release dates will likely change throughout the year and entries may be added or replaced accordingly. The list will be updated as new information becomes available. For more details about Read More >
Posted on by2014 Provisional Marriage and Divorce Data Available
NCHS has just released provisional marriage and divorce data that is available at the following URLs: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/marriage_divorce_tables.htm http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/dvs/state_marriage_rates_90_95_and_99-14.pdf http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/dvs/state_divorce_rates_90_95_and_99-14.pdf Read More >
Posted on byBirths: Final Data for 2014
NCHS has released a new report that 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 Read More >
Posted on byAbnormal Cholesterol Among Children and Adolescents in the United States, 2011–2014
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 recommend screening children and adolescents for risk factors associated with CVD, including abnormal blood cholesterol levels. An NCHS report provides 2011–2014 estimates from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Read More >
Posted on byMortality in the United States, 2014
A new NCHS 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 Read More >
Posted on bySTATE VITALS: Oregon
The state of Oregon scores lower than the nation overall in births to unmarried mothers, cesarean deliveries, preterm births and low birthweight. . However, the beaver state has mortality rates that are higher than the U.S. rates for the following causes: cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, stroke, accidents, Alzheimer’s Disease, diabetes, and suicide. Read More >
Posted on byNumber of American Homes with Wireless Only Telephones Continues to Grow
NCHS has released a new report with data from the National Health Interview Survey Early Release Program looking at selected estimates of telephone coverage for the civilian noninstitutionalized U.S. population The estimates use January–June 2015 data and are based on in-person interviews that are conducted throughout the year to collect information on health status, health-related behaviors, and Read More >
Posted on byTotal and High-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol in Adults: United States, 2011–2014
High levels of total cholesterol and low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (the “good cholesterol”) are risk factors for coronary heart disease. During 2009–2010, 13.4% of adults had high total cholesterol and 21.3% had low HDL cholesterol. An NCHS report presents estimates of the percentage of adults with high total and low HDL cholesterol Read More >
Posted on byViral Hepatitis Among Asian Adults in the United States, 2011–2014
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. An NCHS report provides 2011–2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Read More >
Posted on byHypertension Prevalence and Control Among Adults: United States, 2011–2014
Hypertension is a public health challenge in the United States because it directly increases the risk for cardiovascular disease. An NCHS report presents updated estimates for the prevalence and control of hypertension in the United States for 2011–2014. Key Findings: Prevalence of hypertension among adults was 29.0% in 2011–2014 and increased with age: 18–39, 7.3%; Read More >
Posted on byPrevalence of Obesity Among Adults and Youth: United States, 2011–2014
Obesity is associated with health risks. 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. An NCHS report provides the most recent national data on obesity prevalence Read More >
Posted on byCurrent Contraceptive Use and Variation by Selected Characteristics Among Women Aged 15–44: United States, 2011–2013
A new NCHS 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 Read More >
Posted on byLeading Causes of Death Contributing to Decrease in Life Expectancy Gap Between Black and White Populations: United States, 1999–2013
The trend in U.S. life expectancy since 1900 has been one of gradual improvement. Nevertheless, differences in life expectancy by race have persisted at least since official estimates were recorded. 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. A Read More >
Posted on byNumber of Uninsured in U.S. Continues to Decline
NCHS has released 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. Key Findings: In the first 6 months of 2015, 28.5 million persons of all ages (9%) were uninsured at the time Read More >
Posted on byWellness-related Use of Common Complementary Health Approaches Among Adults: United States, 2012
A new 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. Data was taken from 34,525 adults aged 18 and over collected as part of the 2012 National Health Interview Survey were analyzed for Read More >
Posted on byElectronic Cigarette Use Among Adults: United States, 2014
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are battery-powered products that typically deliver nicotine in the form of an aerosol. E-cigarettes have been marketed as both a smoking cessation tool and an alternative to conventional cigarettes. Results from several studies suggest recent rapid increases in e-cigarette use. In light of ongoing declines in conventional cigarette smoking prevalence, it is Read More >
Posted on byOver Diagnosis of Autism Possibly Due to Difficulty Distinguishing From Other Types of Language/Developmental Delays
Autism spectrum disorder diagnoses sometimes change due to misdiagnosis, maturation, or treatment. A new study in the publication Autism titled, “Diagnosis Lost: Differences Between Children Who Had and Who Currently Have an Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis,” uses a probability-based national survey—the Survey of Pathways to Diagnosis and Services—to compare currently diagnosed and previously diagnosed children Read More >
Posted on byNCHS Releases Global Training Course on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems
The International Statistics Program of the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) announces the launch of a new global training course on civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems. LCDR Erin Nichols of the International Statistics Program (ISP) says that she and her colleagues created the training course to provide background and important information on Read More >
Posted on byBreast Cancer Awareness Month
An average of more than 41,000 women age 35 and over die of breast cancer each year in the U.S. The annual number of breast cancer deaths among women of this age have remained remarkably consistent over the past 15 years. However, the rate of death for breast cancer has been declining. Since 1987, the Read More >
Posted on byRacial and Gender Disparities in Suicide Among Young Adults Aged 18–24: United States, 2009–2013
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. Because patterns of suicide may be different for young adults aged 18–24 than for teens aged 15–17, a new NCHS Health E-Stat examines suicide rates and methods among young Read More >
Posted on byFact or Fiction: September 2015
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Posted on byHIV Infection in U.S. Household Population Aged 18–59
A new NCHS 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. Key Findings from the Report: During 2007–2012, the overall HIV prevalence among adults aged 18–59 residing in U.S. Read More >
Posted on byEmergency Department Visits Related to Schizophrenia Among Adults Aged 18–64: United States, 2009–2011
Schizophrenia is a severe brain disorder with clinical manifestations that may include hallucinations, delusions, and thought and movement disorders. A new NCHS report describes the rate and characteristics of emergency department (ED) visits related to schizophrenia among adults aged 18–64. Key Findings from the Report: During 2009–2011, an estimated 382,000 ED visits related to schizophrenia occurred each Read More >
Posted on byFruit Consumption by Youth in the United States
A new study in the October 2015 Pediatrics, “Fruit Consumption by Youth in the United States,” (published online Sept. 21) looks at what fruits—and fruit juices—children are most likely to eat. The study used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2011 to 2012. Using the Food Patterns Equivalents Database and the What We Read More >
Posted on byCaloric Intake From Fast Food Among Children and Adolescents in the United States, 2011–2012
Consumption of fast food has been linked to weight gain in adults. Fast food has also been associated with higher caloric intake and poorer diet quality in children and adolescents. From 1994 through 2006, caloric intake from fast food increased from 10% to 13% among children aged 2–18 years. NCHS has just released a new report that presents Read More >
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