Bar Chart: Children Receiving Dental Care in the Past 12 Months, by Family
Income: 2003

(Percent)

All Children
Within Past Year 70.8; Over 1 Year Ago or Never 39.2

Children in Families with Incomes Below 200% FPL*
Within Past Year 60.5; Over 1 Year Ago or Never 39.5

Children in Families with Incomes at or Above 200% FPL*
Within Past Year 77.3; Over 1 Year Ago or Never 22.7

*Federal poverty level, equal to $18,400 for a family of four in 2003.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. National Health Interview Survey, 2003. Analysis conducted by the Maternal and Child Health Information Resource Center.