Vital and health statistics. Series 10, Data from the National Health Survey
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Vital Health Stat 10 · Dec 2011
Summary health statistics for the U.S. population: National Health Interview Survey, 2010.
This report presents both age-adjusted and unadjusted health statistics from the 2010 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. ⋯ Nearly 7 in 10 persons were in excellent or very good health in 2010. About 38 million persons (12%) were limited in their usual activities due to one or more chronic health conditions. About 5 million persons (2%) required the help of another person with activities of daily living, and about 9 million persons (4%) required the help of another person with instrumental activities of daily living. About 7% of children received special education or early intervention services. Among persons under age 65 years, about 48 million (19%) did not have any health insurance coverage. The most common reason for lacking health insurance was cost, followed by a change in employment.