Per Capita Consumption of Selected Food, 1980 and 2006 (in Pounds or Gallons) Food 1980 2006 Red meat, total 126.4 109.9 Beef 72.1 62.7 Veal 1.3 0.4 Lamb and mutton 1.0 0.8 Pork 52.1 46.0 Chicken 32.7 61.3 Turkey 8.1 13.3 Fish and shellfish 12.4 16.5 Eggs 271 251 Egg...
Per Capita Consumption of Selected Beverages by Type: 1980 to 2006 (in gallons) In twenty five years, how have drinking habits changed in the United States? On average, each person drinks 6.6 fewer gallons of milk and the milk that they do drink is more likely to be...
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...
