"This report presents both age-adjusted and unadjusted health statistics from the 2008 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) for the civilian noninstitutionalized population of the United States, classified by sex, age, race, Hispanic or Latino origin and race, education, family income, poverty status, health insurance coverage (where appropriate), place of residence, and region of residence. The topics covered are respondent-assessed health status, limitations in activities, special education or early intervention services, injury and poisoning episodes, health care access and utilization, and health insurance coverage." - p. 1.

"By Patricia F. Adams, Kathleen M. Heyman, M.S., and Jackline L. Vickerie, M.G.A., Division of Health Interview Statistics."--P. 1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 8-9). Adams PF, Heyman KM, Vickerie JL. Summary health statistics for the U.S. population: National Health Interview Survey, 2008. National Center for Health Statistics. Vital Health Stat 10(243). 2009.

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