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CDC Provides Annual Report on US Health Trends

Health, United States, 2007, is the 31st annual report on the health status of the Nation prepared by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services for the President and Congress. In a chartbook and 151 detailed tables, it provides an annual picture of the health of the entire Nation.

Trends are presented on health status and health care utilization, resources, and expenditures. This year’s report includes a focus on access to needed or recommended health care services.

Mortality tables have been updated with 2005 data, and tables using the National Health Interview Survey have been updated with 2006 data. Selected other tables have also been updated. Download the complete report at http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hus/hus07.pdf.

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