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.
