Percent of CSHCN Needing Specific Health Services, 2005-2006
- Prescription drugs: 86.4%
- Preventive dental care: 81.1%
- Routine preventive care: 77.9%
- Specialist care: 51.8%
- Eyeglasses/vision care: 33.3%
- Mental health care: 25.0%
- Other dental care: 24.2%
- Specialized therapies:* 22.8%
- Disposable medical supplies: 18.6%
- Durable medical equipment: 11.4%
*Types of therapies include physical, occupational or speech.↑
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau. The National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs Chartbook 2005–2006. Rockville, Maryland: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2008.
