Receipt of Cholesterol Screening Among Women,* by Race/Ethnicity and Time Since Last Test, 2005-2006
| Race/Ethnicity | Percent of Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | Male | ||
| Total | 72.1% | 27.9% | |
| Non-Hispanic White | 75.7% | 24.3% | |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 71.3% | 28.7% | |
| Hispanic | 53.5% | 46.5% | |
| Non-Hispanic Other Races** | 64.7% | 35.3% | |
*Women aged 20 and older only.↑
**Includes Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaska Native, persons of more than one race, and persons of all other races unspecified.↑
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2005-2006. Analysis conducted by the Maternal and Child Health Information Resource Center.
