Sinus Conditions

(Data are for the U.S.)

 

Morbidity

• Number of noninstitutionalized adults with diagnosed sinusitis: 30.6 million
• Percent of noninstitutionalized adults with diagnosed sinusitis: 14%

Source: Summary Health Statistics for U.S. Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2008, tables 3, 4

 

Health care use

Ambulatory care

• Number of ambulatory care visits (to physician offices, hospital outpatient departments, and emergency departments) with a primary diagnosis of chronic sinusitis: 15.0 million

Source: Ambulatory Medical Care Utilization Estimates for 2006, table 4

 

More Data

• National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey: 2006 Summary
• National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey: 2006 Outpatient Department Summary