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Figure 4. Average annual ambulatory expense for non-elderly and elderly population by urban-rural location, 2004-2006

This bar chart shows the average annual ambulatory expense (in 2006 dollars) for non-elderly and elderly people with ambulatory expenses by urban-rural categories. The average annual expenses are as follows: Under age 65: metro, $1,328; near-metro, $1512; near-rural, $1,409; rural, $1,410; Age 65 and over: metro, $2,736; near-metro, $2,478; near-rural, $2,132; rural, $2,762.

1 For people with ambulatory expenses.
2 In 2006 dollars.

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