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Adults Aged 18 and Older with Asthma,* by Race/Ethnicity and Sex, 2006
| Race/Ethnicity | Rate per 1,000 Adults | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | Male | |
| Total | 89.3 | 55.7 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 92.0 | 60.6 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 94.7 | 54.0 |
| Hispanic | 73.8 | 28.6 |
| Non-Hispanic Other Races** | 76.9 | 65.9 |
*Reported that (1) a health professional has ever told them that they have asthma, and (2) they still have asthma. Rates reported are not age-adjusted. ↑
**Includes Asian/Pacific Islanders, American Indian/Alaska Natives, persons of more than one race, and persons of all other races not specified.↑
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Health Interview Survey, 2006. Analysis conducted by the Maternal and Child Health Information Resource Center.
