This is the “final” report (PDF) from the DHIS of the NCES. Available statistics include selected health measures for adults 18 years of age and over, classified by sex, age, race and Hispanic origin, education, family income, poverty status, health insurance coverage, marital status, place of residence, and region. The topics covered are prevalence of selected chronic conditions, health status, functional limitations, health care access and utilization, health behaviors, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing.

In 2004, 62% of adults 18 years of age or over reported excellent or very good health. Sixty-two percent of adults never participated in any type of vigorous leisure-time physical activity, and 15% of adults did not have a usual place of health care. Twelve percent of adults had been told by a doctor or health professional that they had heart disease, and 22% had been told on two or more visits that they had hypertension. Twenty-one percent of all adults were current smokers, and 21% were former smokers. Based on estimates of body mass index, 35% of adults were overweight and 24% were obese.

Previously announced: Health of U.S. Adults (2004) - NHIS Report