Health Status

NCHS Data Query System Topics

At a glance

  • The National Center for Health Statistics Data Query System features estimates of people who reported that their general health (health status) was fair or poor.
  • These estimates are based on data from the National Health Interview Survey.
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Fair or poor health status

Health status is a measure of how people perceive their health (excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor).

Fair or poor health status

Sources

The National Health Interview Survey provides DQS with data about this topic from household interviews.