In 2007, one out of 10 persons in the United States described their health as fair or poor. More on Health and the U.S. Population
Gender: In 2006, males were 1.7 times as likely as females to die before age 65. Among adults age 18-64 in 2007, men were almost twice as likely to report no usual source of health care. More on Health and Gender
Age: In 2007, three out of four seniors (age 65 and older) suffered from at least one of six chronic diseases. More on Health and Age
Race and Ethnicity: In 2006, black infants were more than twice as likely as whites to die before their first birthday. The rate of premature deaths (before age 65) was 1.6 times that of whites. More on Health and Race-Ethnicity
Education: In 2007, adults (age 25 and older) with less than a high school diploma were more than four times as likely to report fair or poor health as were those with a Bachelor's degree or higher. More on Health and Education
Income: In 2007, families living in poverty were more than three times as likely to report fair or poor health, and serious psychological distress among adults was 5.3 times as common, than in families with incomes at least twice the poverty threshold. Nearly one third of the poor were uninsured. More on Health and Income
Data sources: Health, United States, 2008
Summary Health Statistics for the U.S. Population: National Health Interview Survey, 2007
National Health Interview Survey, 2007 Data Release
National Vital Statistics Reports, Vol. 57, No.2