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February 06, 2012

Increase the proportion of physician office visits made by patients with a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or hyperlipidemia that include counseling or education related to diet and nutrition.


Baseline Target
Objective Year Baseline 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2010
19-17 Physician office visits that include diet/
nutrition counseling for medical conditions (age
adjusted, aged 20 years and over) 1997 42% 38% 36% 40% 26% 32% 35% 34% --- --- 75%
Race and ethnicity
American Indian or Alaska Native only 1997 DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU --- --- 75%
Asian or Pacific Islander only 1997 DSU DSU DNC DNC DNC DNC DNC DNC --- --- 75%
Asian only 1997 DNC DNC DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU --- --- 75%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander only 1997 DNC DNC DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU --- --- 75%
Black or African American only 1997 46% 37% 45% 37% 30% 24% 41% 35% --- --- 75%
White only 1997 41% 37% 35% 38% 26% 34% 34% 33% --- --- 75%
2 or more races 1997 DNC DNC DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU --- --- 75%
American Indian or Alaska Native; White 1997 DNC DNC DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU --- --- 75%
Black or African American; White 1997 DNC DNC DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU --- --- 75%
Hispanic or Latino 1997 DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU --- --- 75%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1997 DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU --- --- 75%
Black or African American only, not Hispanic or Latino 1997 DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU --- --- 75%
White only, not Hispanic or Latino 1997 DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU DSU --- --- 75%
Gender
Female 1997 39% 37% 33% 37% 25% 32% 34% 31% --- --- 75%
Male 1997 44% 39% 38% 42% 28% 33% 37% 37% --- --- 75%
Family income level
Lower income level (<=130% of poverty threshold) 1997 DNC DNC DNC DNC DNC DNC DNC DNC --- --- 75%
Higher income level (>130% of poverty threshold) 1997 DNC DNC DNC DNC DNC DNC DNC DNC --- --- 75%
Disability status
Persons with disabilities 1997 DNC DNC DNC DNC DNC DNC DNC DNC --- --- 75%
Persons without disabilities 1997 DNC DNC DNC DNC DNC DNC DNC DNC --- --- 75%
Select populations
Age groups
Persons aged 20 to 44 years 1997 45% 40% 40% 41% 28% 35% 38% 36% --- --- NA
Persons aged 45 to 64 years 1997 41% 39% 34% 40% 27% 33% 35% 36% --- --- NA
Persons aged 65 years and older 1997 33% 31% 28% 33% 20% 24% 29% 25% --- --- NA
 
 
DATA ISSUES
--- = Data are not available.
BSL = Baseline data available for this year. See Baseline column.
DNA = Data have not been analyzed.
DNC = Data for specific population are not collected.
DSU = Data do not meet the criteria for statistical reliability, data quality, or confidentiality.
NA = Not applicable.
 
 
DATA SOURCE
19-17 National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS), CDC, NCHS.

Additional Information

Numerator: Number of visits by ambulatory patients aged 20 years and older to non-Federal physicians in office-based practice with diagnosis of cardiovascular disease (ICD-9-CM codes 391-392.0, 393-398, 401, 402, 404, 410-416, 420-429), diabetes mellitus (ICD-9-CM code 250), or hyperlipidemia (ICD-9-CM codes 272.0-272.4), in which diet and nutrition counseling or education was ordered or provided.

Denominator: Number of visits by ambulatory patients aged 20 years and older to non-Federal physicians in office-based practice with diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, or hyperlipidemia (as defined above).

Population Targeted: U.S. civilian, noninstitutionalized population.