Estimated New Cancer Cases, 2008, and White Survival Rates: 1987-1989 to 1996-2004 (in thousands). The 5-year relative survival rate is derived by adjusting the observed survival rate for expected mortality, represents the likelihood that a person will not die from...
Did you ever wonder what type of products are most likely to send you to the hospital? The U.S. Census Bureau has compiled a list of Hospital Visits Associated With Selected Consumer Products for 2006. Looks like you best stay off the floor, steps and bed. Product...
Retail Prescription Drug costs: 1995 and 2007 Drug Type 1995 2007 All prescriptions $30.01 $69.91 Brand drugs $40.22 $119.51 Generic drugs $14.84 $34.34 The average prescription drug cost is $69.91. Of that amount, the manufacturer receives $54.30, the wholesaler...
How Many People in the United States Don’t Have Health Care Insurance? The Census Bureau says that there are 46,995,000 in the United States that are not covered by health insurance. Household income: Number of Uninsured (in thousands): Less than $25,000 13,933...
Health Insurance Coverage by Age Group (In Millions) Age Group Private Group Medicaire Medicaid Uninsured Under 6 years 14.8 13.9 0.2 7.9 2.8 6 to 11 years 15.6 14.5 0.1 6.4 2.6 12 to 17 years 17.5 15.7 0.1 5.8 3.3 18 to 24 years 17.0 13.8 0.2 3.3 8.3 25 to 34 years...
