Key points
- The National Center for Health Statistics Data Query System (DQS) features estimates related to preventing, controlling, and treating diseases and medical conditions.
- Estimates are for vaccinations and use of prescription medicines.
- Estimates are based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and the National Health Interview Survey.
Prescription medicines
Description: Prescription medications are used to treat diseases, manage conditions, or relieve symptoms. These medications require a formal order from a physician and must be filled by a pharmacy.
Details: Health, United States (HUS) publishes data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
Available data filters:
- Age group
- Sex
- Race and Hispanic origin
- Poverty level
Explore NCHS DQS data on prescription medication use, by number of medications—
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews.
Available data filters:
- Demographic characteristics, like sex and disability status
- Geographic characteristics, like region and metro area size
- Socioeconomic status, like health insurance coverage and poverty level
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Vaccines
Description: Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can cause mild to severe illness.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews.
Available data filters:
- Demographic characteristics, like sex and disability status
- Geographic characteristics, like region and metro area size
- Socioeconomic status, like health insurance coverage and poverty level
Explore NCHS DQS data on ever received a pneumococcal vaccination.
Description: Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs.
Details: The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides the NCHS DQS with data about this topic from household interviews.
Available data filters:
- Demographic characteristics, like sex and disability status
- Geographic characteristics, like region and metro area size
- Socioeconomic status, like health insurance coverage and poverty level
Preliminary Data: DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for receipt of influenza vaccination among adults are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.
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