Health, United States 2017

If you are a health professional, engaged in the development of health services or products, the Health, United States, 2017 publication will be an invaluable statistical resource. Produced by the National Center for Health Sciences (NCHS) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), this resource offers an in-depth look at trends in health statistics. In this health reference, positioned as the "Chartbook", you will find Presenting key trends and updated data on critical health factors. within what is termed the "Chartbook". There are also tables showcasing selected data for measurements of mortality, morbidity, health risk factors, to health care costs, and more. Plus the resource includes a total of 114 Trend Tables to present four key areas: -Health status and determinants -Health care utilization -Health care resources -Health care expenditures This volume highlights a "Special Feature on Mortality' covering data, such as: Life expectancy at birth, analyzed by race, sex, and heritage origin within the United States; Selected causes of death, noting figures with age and adjusted death rates within the United States from 2006-2016; Teen childbearing statistics; Use of tobacco products; Drug overdose deaths; Suicide; Vaccination Among Infants from 19-35 Months; and more The 114 Trend Tables and multiple graph figures represent a comprehensive view of the statistical reality of the U.S. population's health.