National Health Interview Survey Statistics for Adolescents Aged 12-17

NHIS Teen data from the National Health Interview Survey provides interactive summary health statistics for U.S. youth aged 12-17. The dataset includes estimates for selected health topics, with data published by data.cdc.gov and last updated in April 2025. It contains columns for health outcomes, demographic groups, percentages, and confidence intervals.

Use Cases

• Analyze disparities in health **Outcome (or Indicator)** percentages across demographic **Group** and **stat_group** categories.
• Model the reliability of estimates using the **CR_Q_RELIABLE** and **CR_P_RELIABLE** columns for statistical quality control.
• Track trends in adolescent health metrics over time using the **Date Range** column for temporal analysis.
• Assess estimate precision by incorporating **Confidence Interval** data into population health studies.

Strengths

• Data is sourced from the authoritative National Health Interview Survey conducted by the CDC.
• Includes statistical quality flags like **CR_Q_RELIABLE** to indicate estimate reliability.
• Covers a specific and policy-relevant population segment: U.S. adolescents aged 12-17.

Limitations

• Sample size and total row count are unknown, limiting assessment of statistical power.
• The specific survey years covered by the **Date Range** column are not detailed in the provided information.

Provenance

Source

data.cdc.gov, based on the National Health Interview Survey.

Collection Method

Survey data collected through the National Health Interview Survey.

Time Range

Coverage is indicated by the **Date Range** column, but specific years are not provided.

Freshness

Data was last updated on 2025-04-21.

Geography

United States, national-level estimates.