Current estimates from the National Health Interview Survey, 1990.

Abstract

In 1996 there were 163.5 acute conditions per 100 persons, (67.9% were medically attended) and 624.0 associated days of restricted activity per 100 persons. Of acute injuries, 91.4% were medically attended. The highest rates for chronic conditions per 1000 persons included arthritis (127.3), sinusitis (125.5), deformity and orthopedic impairment (111.6), and high blood pressure (107.1). Activity limitation due to chronic conditions was reported by 14.4% of persons. There were six physician contacts per person per year and 7.3% of the population had a hospitalization in the past year. During 1982-96, the prevalence of asthma increased and the rate and duration of hospitalizations decreased.