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NCHS Data Query System Health Topics
Data are available for more than 120 different health topics in the NCHS Data Query System. Information about each of these topics is provided below.
Description: Arthritis is a general term for conditions that affect the joints, tissues around the joint, and other connective tissues.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
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Description: Asthma is a lung disease that can cause repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and nighttime or early morning coughing.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
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Description: During an asthma episode/attack, the sides of the lung’s airways swell, and the airways shrink. Less air can pass in and out of the lungs, and mucous may further clog up the airways, making breathing more difficult.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
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Description: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a condition related to a pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
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Description: Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. Cancer is always named for the part of the body where it starts, even if it spreads to other body parts later.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
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Description: Angina/angina pectoris is chest pain or discomfort that happens when the heart is not getting enough blood. It is a symptom of coronary heart disease.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
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Description: Coronary heart disease is a type of heart disease caused by plaque buildup in the wall of the arteries. This buildup limits the supply of blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the heart.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
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Description: Heart attack/myocardial infarction happens when a part of the heart muscle doesn’t get enough blood. Coronary heart disease is the main cause of heart attacks.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
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Description: Blood cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made by the liver. High cholesterol happens when too much of this substance builds up on artery walls, causing them to narrow.
High cholesterol diagnosis, self-reported
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with self-reported data on high cholesterol diagnosis from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
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High cholesterol, total, measured
Details: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) provides the NCHS DQS with data on total high cholesterol, which are measured with laboratory testing. Total high cholesterol is defined as serum total cholesterol greater than or equal to 240 mg/dL. Data are categorized by age group, sex, and race and Hispanic origin.
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Description: Blood pressure is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. Hypertension, also called high blood pressure, happens when blood pressure is higher than normal.
Hypertension diagnosis, self-reported
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with self-reported data on hypertension diagnosis from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
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Hypertension, measured
Details: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) provides the NCHS DQS with data on hypertension, which are measured during physical examination. Data are categorized by age group, sex, and race and Hispanic origin.
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Description: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases that block airflow to and from the lungs and cause breathing-related problems. It includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
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Description: Suicide is death caused by injuring oneself with the intent to die.
Details: Health, United States (HUS) publishes data from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS). Data are available in the NCHS DQS categorized by sex, age group, and race and Hispanic origin.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NVSS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NVSS Vital Statistics Rapid Release and CDC Wonder Provisional Mortality Statistics.
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Description: Death from drug overdose occurs when a person takes enough of a drug or medicine to cause death.
Details: Health, United States (HUS) publishes final data from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS). Data are available in the NCHS DQS categorized by sex, age group, and race and Hispanic origin.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NVSS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NVSS Vital Statistics Rapid Release and CDC Wonder Provisional Mortality Statistics.
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Description: The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease. This affects blood flow to the heart, which can be fatal.
Details: Health, United States (HUS) publishes data from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS). Data are available in the NCHS DQS categorized by sex, age group, and race and Hispanic origin.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NVSS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NVSS Vital Statistics Rapid Release and CDC Wonder Provisional Multiple Cause of Death Data.
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Description: Infant mortality is the death of an infant younger than 1 year old. Infant mortality rates are calculated as the number of infant deaths divided by the number of live births.
Details: Health, United States (HUS) publishes data from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS). Data are available in the NCHS DQS categorized by race and Hispanic origin and state or territory.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NVSS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NVSS Linked Birth and Infant Death Data and NVSS Quarterly Provisional Estimates of Infant Mortality.
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Description: Diabetes is a chronic health condition that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces to control blood sugar.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with self-reported data on diabetes diagnosis from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
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Description: A disability is any condition of the body or mind that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities and interact with the world around them.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. These topics are based on the same NHIS questions as Disability status (composite). Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
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Description: Disability status is based on a self-report of “a lot of difficulty” or “cannot do at all” in at least one of six functioning domains: seeing (even if wearing glasses or contacts), hearing (even if wearing hearing aids), mobility (walking or climbing stairs), communication (understanding or being understood by others), cognition (remembering or concentrating), and self-care (such as washing all over or getting dressed).
Details: Data on disability are based on the Washington Group Composite Disability Indicator for adults. The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
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Description: Learning disabilities are disorders that affect a person’s ability to understand or use spoken or written language, do mathematical calculations, coordinate movements, or direct attention.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
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Description: Exchange-based coverage is a private health insurance plan purchased through the Health Insurance Marketplace or state-based exchanges established as part of the Affordable Care Act of 2010.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
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Description: Medicaid is a federal-state partnership administered by the states to assist states in providing medical care to eligible people.
Details: Health, United States (HUS) publishes data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). Data in the NCHS DQS are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, socioeconomic status, and select groups in more detail.
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Description: Health insurance can help cover the cost of medical expenses. Health insurance includes private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), state-sponsored or other government-sponsored health plan, or military plan.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
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Description: People are considered uninsured if they do not have coverage under private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, public assistance (through 1996), Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), a state-sponsored or other government-sponsored plan or program, or a military health plan.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for “uninsured at time of interview among adults” are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
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Description: Health status is a measure of how people perceive their health (excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor).
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
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Description: Medical care is the care provided under the direction of a qualified medical professional to support wellness or treat sickness or injury. Some people delay getting needed medical care because of the cost.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized based on demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
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Description: Medical care is the care of sickness or injury under the direction of a qualified medical professional. Some people don’t get needed medical care because of the cost.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
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Description: Mental health care includes getting counseling or therapy or taking prescription medication for anxiety, depression, concentration, behavior, or other emotions. Some people don’t get needed mental health care because of the cost.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
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Description: Prescription medications are used to treat diseases, manage conditions, or relieve symptoms. These medications require a formal order from a physician and must be filled by a pharmacy. To save money, some people take less medicine than prescribed, skip doses, delay filling their prescription, or do not take their prescription at all.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
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Description: People who have a place they regularly go for routine medical care (not the emergency room) are considered to have a usual place of care.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
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Description: People who delay or do not get medical care, prescription drugs, or dental care to save money are considered to have an unmet need for health care because of the cost.
Details: Health, United States (HUS) publishes data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). Data in the NCHS DQS are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, socioeconomic status, and select groups in more detail.
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Description: The American Hospital Association defines “bed count” as the number of beds that are regularly maintained (set up and staffed for use) for inpatients as of the close of the reporting period. Bed count excludes newborn bassinets.
Details: Health, United States (HUS) publishes data from the American Hospital Association. Data are available in the NCHS DQS categorized by state.
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Description: A dentist is a medical doctor who treats and prevents tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral diseases.
Details: Health, United States (HUS) publishes data from the American Dental Association. Data are available in the NCHS DQS categorized by state.
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Description: A blood pressure check can identify blood pressure outside of a healthy range.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
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Description: A doctor visit is an office visit with a doctor or other health care professional.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
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Description: A hospital emergency department is a hospital facility that is staffed 24 hours a day and provides unscheduled outpatient services to those needing immediate care.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
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Description: A hospital emergency department is a hospital facility that is staffed 24 hours a day and provides unscheduled outpatient services to those needing immediate care. Visits are categorized by primary diagnosis using the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD–10–CM).
Details: The National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS) provides the NCHS DQS with data on emergency department visits by primary diagnosis. Data are categorized by sex, race and Hispanic origin, region, metropolitan statistical area, and primary payment source.
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- All diagnoses
- Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
- Diseases of the circulatory system
- Diseases of the digestive system
- Diseases of the genitourinary system
- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- Diseases of the respiratory system
- Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- Injury and poisoning
- Mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders
- Symptoms, signs, and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings
Description: A hospital emergency department is a hospital facility that is staffed 24 hours a day and provides unscheduled outpatient services to those needing immediate care. Visits are categorized by reason for visits based on the patient’s own words.
Details: The National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS) provides the NCHS DQS with data on emergency department visits by reasons for visits. Data are categorized by sex, age group, race and Hispanic origin, region, metropolitan statistical area, and primary payment source.
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- All reasons (patient-reported)
- Back symptoms
- Chest pain and related symptoms (not referable to body systems)
- Cough
- Fever
- Headache, pain in head
- Other symptoms/problems related to psychological and mental disorders
- Pain, site not referable to a specific body system
- Shortness of breath
- Stomach and abdominal pain, cramps, and spasms
- Vomiting
Description: A hospital emergency department is a hospital facility that is staffed 24 hours a day and provides unscheduled outpatient services to those needing immediate care.
Details: Health, United States (HUS) publishes data from the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS). Data available in the NCHS DQS are categorized by sex, age group, intent, and mechanism of injury.
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Description: Physician office and hospital emergency department visits are those made to physician offices and hospital outpatient and emergency departments.
Details: Health, United States (HUS) publishes data from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) and the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS). Data on physician office and hospital emergency department visits are available in the NCHS DQS, categorized by age group, sex, and race.
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Description: Emergency department visits among children are those made by a patient younger than 18 years to a hospital facility that is staffed 24 hours a day and provides unscheduled outpatient services to those needing immediate care. Visits are categorized by reason for visits based on the patient’s own words.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
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Description: Urgent care centers and retail health clinics are outpatient facilities that provide an alternative place to receive healthcare other than a hospital or physician’s office. While urgent care centers often provide care for acute illness or injury, they can also provide preventive care services such as routine vaccinations.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
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Description: A well child check-up is an annual preventive health visit for children to screen for health conditions, track growth and developmental milestones, and provide scheduled vaccinations.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
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Description: A wellness visit is a preventive health visit for adults that is typically conducted annually to screen for health conditions, evaluate health status, understand risks for specific health conditions, and provide information to improve health.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
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Description: Calcium is a mineral the body needs to build and maintain strong bones, promote muscle movement, and help nerves carry messages between the brain and every part of the body.
Details: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) provides the NCHS DQS with population-level data on calcium intake from a 24-hour dietary recall interview. Data are categorized by sex, age group, and race and Hispanic origin.
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Description: Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that helps control blood sugar, lower cholesterol, and maintain digestive health.
Details: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) provides the NCHS DQS with population-level data on dietary fiber intake from a 24-hour dietary recall interview. Data are categorized by sex, age group, and race and Hispanic origin.
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Description: Iron is an essential mineral that helps red blood cells carry oxygen through the body.
Details: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) provides the NCHS DQS with population-level data on iron intake from a 24-hour dietary recall interview. Data are categorized by sex, age group, and race and Hispanic origin.
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Description: Potassium is an essential mineral that helps the body function normally by maintaining fluid and blood volume.
Details: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) provides the NCHS DQS with population-level data on potassium intake from a 24-hour dietary recall interview. Data are categorized by sex, age group, and race and Hispanic origin.
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Description: Saturated fats are a type of fat commonly found in animal products (such as meat and dairy), fried foods, and pre-packaged foods.
Details: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) provides the NCHS DQS with population-level data on saturated fat intake from a 24-hour dietary recall interview. Data are categorized by sex, age group, and race and Hispanic origin.
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Description: Sodium is an essential mineral that helps the body function normally by maintaining fluid and blood volume.
Details: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) provides the NCHS DQS with population-level data on sodium intake from a 24-hour dietary recall interview. Data are categorized by sex, age group, and race and Hispanic origin.
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Description: Vitamin D strengthens bones by helping the body absorb calcium.
Details: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) provides the NCHS DQS with population-level data on vitamin D intake from a 24-hour dietary recall interview. Data are categorized by sex, age group, and race and Hispanic origin.
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Description: Herpes simplex virus type 1 is a lifelong viral infection that typically causes oral herpes but can also cause genital herpes.
Details: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) provides the NCHS DQS with data on herpes simplex virus type 1 from laboratory testing. Data are categorized by age group, sex, and race and Hispanic origin.
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Description: Herpes simplex virus type 2 is a lifelong viral infection that typically causes genital herpes but can also cause infections in the mouth.
Details: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) provides the NCHS DQS with data on herpes simplex virus type 2 from laboratory testing. Data are categorized by age group, sex, and race and Hispanic origin.
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Description: Mental health professionals include mental health experts like psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, and social workers who provide mental health counseling and therapy.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
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Description: Anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive fear or worry.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
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Description: These special education services include those that help children with their emotions, concentration, behavior, or mental health.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
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Description: These services include special education or early intervention plans for children.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
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Description: Depression is a mood disorder that causes an ongoing feeling of sadness and loss of interest.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
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Description: Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes like increased blood pressure.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
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Description: Prescriptions for depression and anxiety are drugs or medications that require a medical order from a physician and must be filled by a pharmacy.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
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Description: Complete tooth loss is the loss of all natural, permanent teeth, a condition that is most common in those age 65 and older.
Details: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from oral examination. Data are categorized by age group, sex, and race and Hispanic origin.
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Description: A dental exam or cleaning is part of a routine visit with a dentist or dental hygienist to prevent cavities, gum disease, and other oral health issues.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
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Description: Dental caries, or tooth decay (cavities), is evidence of decay on the crown or enamel surface of a tooth. Untreated dental caries refers to caries that have not been treated or filled.
Details: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) provides the NCHS DQS with data on this topic from oral examination. Data are categorized by sex, age group, and race and Hispanic origin.
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Description: Adults are considered overweight if their body mass index (BMI) is 25 to 29.9 and to have obesity if their BMI is 30 or higher. Children are considered to have obesity if their BMI (relative to other children of the same sex and age) is at the 95th percentile or higher on the CDC growth charts.
BMI among adults, measured
Details: Health, United States (HUS) publishes data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Data are available in the NCHS DQS categorized by age group, sex, race and Hispanic origin, and poverty level.
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- Normal weight (BMI from 18.5 to 24.9)
- Overweight or obese (BMI greater than or equal to 25.0)
- Obesity (BMI greater than or equal to 30.0)
- Grade 1 obesity (BMI from 30.0 to 34.9)
- Grade 2 obesity (BMI from 35.0 to 39.9)
- Grade 3 obesity (BMI greater than or equal to 40.0)
Obesity among children, measured by age
Details: Health, United States (HUS) publishes data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Data are available in the NCHS DQS categorized by age group, sex, race and Hispanic origin, and poverty level.
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Obesity, measured
Details: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) provides the NCHS DQS with data on obesity, which are based on measured weight and height during physical examination. Data are categorized by age group, sex, and race and Hispanic origin.
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Obesity, self-reported
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with self-reported data on obesity from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
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Description: Chronic pain can result from chronic conditions such as arthritis and diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and past injuries and can limit quality of life.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
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Description: Infants born with a birthweight of less than 2,500 grams (5 lbs. 8 oz.) are considered low birthweight live births.
Details: Health, United States (HUS) publishes data from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS). Data are available in the NCHS DQS by race and state or territory.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NVSS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through NVSS Rapid Release Quarterly Provisional Estimates for Selected Birth Indicators and CDC Wonder Provisional Natality Data.
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Description: A missed school day is an excused or unexcused absence from school because a child is sick or injured.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
Explore NCHS DQS data on missing 11 or more school days due to illness or injury.
Description: Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for many chronic conditions, including coronary heart disease, stroke, emphysema, and cancer.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
Explore NCHS DQS data on current cigarette smoking.
Description: Electronic cigarettes, or vapes, produce an aerosol users inhale and exhale.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
Explore NCHS DQS data on current electronic cigarette use.
Description: Prescription medications are used to treat diseases, manage conditions, or relieve symptoms. These medications require a formal order from a physician and must be filled by a pharmacy.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
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Description: Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can cause mild to severe illness.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
Explore NCHS DQS data on ever received a pneumococcal vaccination.
Description: Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for receipt of influenza vaccination among adults are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
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Description: A missed workday is any full day of work missed because of a disability or because a person is sick or injured.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews. Data are categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status.
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
Explore NCHS DQS data on six or more workdays missed due to illness, injury, or disability.