CHART: Births, Infant Mortality, and Life Expectancy
Vital Statistics
The birth rate and the infant
mortality rate continue to decline and
life expectancy continues to rise.
Provided by National Center for Health Statistics as of June 2000.
CHART: Doctor Visit in Last Year
Use of Health Services
The proportion of the population with a
doctor visit in the last year
has risen slowly to about 79% in 1995.
Provided by National Center for Health Statistics as of June 2000.
Prevention and Risk
The proportion of women over 50 years of age who have had a
mammogram within the past 2 years
has increased from 27% in 1987 to 60% in 1994.
Provided by National Center for Health Statistics as of June 2000.
Health Status
Firearm-related deaths declined
each year since 1993 after a steady rise
from the mid 1980's. There are marked
variations in trends by sociodemographic groups.
Provided by National Center for Health Statistics as of June 2000.
Reportable Diseases
Reported cases of Lyme disease
decreased significantly between 1996 and 1997, with 12,801
cases in 1997.
Provided by National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of June 2000.
Health Care Expenditures and Resources
About 71% of persons under 65 years of age are covered by
private health insurance. An additional
11% are covered by Medicaid.
Provided by National Center for Health Statistics as of June 2000.
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