Key Statistics from the National Survey of Family Growth
H Listing
- HIV risk - See STD/HIV risk
- HIV testing - See STD treatment/HIV testing
- Hysterectomy - See also Sterilization (female)
Hysterectomy
Percent of women 40-44 years of age in 2006-2010 who have ever had a hysterectomy: 11.7%
Source: Special tabulation by NCHS
Main reason cited for hysterectomy among women 15-44 years of age who ever had a hysterectomy within the past 5 years:
| 2006-2010 | |
|---|---|
| Medical reasons | 96.2% |
| Woman had all children she wanted | 2.1% |
| Other reason | 1.7% |
Source: Special tabulation by NCHS
Contact Us:
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National Survey of Family Growth Staff
Division of Vital Statistics
National Center for Health Statistics
3311 Toledo Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782 - (301) 458-4222
- NSFG@cdc.gov
