Visits to the Emergency Room/Emergency Department Among Children Under Age 18, by Poverty Level,* 2005
| Number of visits | Below poverty level | Above poverty level |
|---|---|---|
| None | 70.8% | 80.4% |
| 1-3 | 26.7% | 18.7% |
| 4 or more | 2.5% | 0.9% |
*The U.S. Census Bureau poverty threshold for a family of four was $19,971 in 2005.↑
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. National Health Interview Survey, 2005. Analysis conducted by the Maternal And Child Health Information Resource Center.
