SSBR: Health

Social Statistics Briefing Room

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CHART: Births, Infant Mortality, and Life Expectancy
Vital Statistics Trends

The number of births recorded for 2000 is the highest in the past 30 years. The preliminary infant mortality rate in the United States fell to its lowest level ever in 2000 – 6.9 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, down from a rate of 7.1 in 1999. Life expectancy hits a new high in 2000.

Provided by National Center for Health Statistics as of April 2002.

CHART: Emergency Room Visits
Health Care Coverage and Utilization

Visits to the Emergency Department increase nationwide.

Provided by National Center for Health Statistics as of May 2002.

CHART: Overweight
Health Behaviors

Results from the 1999-2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), using measured heights and weights, indicate that an estimated 64% of U.S. adults are either overweight or obese.

Provided by National Center for Health Statistics as of October 2002.

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CHART: Births, Infant Mortality, and Life Expectancy	Vital Statistics Trends The number of births recorded for 2000 is the highest in the past 30 years. The preliminary infant mortality rate in the United States fell to its lowest level ever in 2000 – 6.9 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, down from a rate of 7.1 in 1999. Life expectancy hits a new high in 2000.
	Provided by National Center for Health Statistics as of April 2002.
CHART: Emergency Room Visits	Health Care Coverage and Utilization Visits to the Emergency Department increase nationwide.
	Provided by National Center for Health Statistics as of May 2002.
CHART: Overweight	Health Behaviors Results from the 1999-2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), using measured heights and weights, indicate that an estimated 64% of U.S. adults are either overweight or obese.
	Provided by National Center for Health Statistics as of October 2002.