Adults Aged 18 and Older with Heart Disease,* by Race/Ethnicity and Sex, 2006
| Race/Ethnicity | Percent of Adults | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | Male | |
| Total | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| Non-Hispanic White | 11.9% | 13.6% |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| Asian | 4.7% | 4.1% |
| Non-Hispanic Other Races** | 6.5% | 9.2% |
*Reported a health professional had ever told them they have a heart condition or heart disease.↑
**Includes American Indian/Alaska Natives, persons of more than one race, and persons of 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.
