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Figure 5. Average annual ambulatory expense for non-elderly population by age group and urban-rural location, 2004-2006

This bar chart shows the average annual ambulatory expense (in 2006 dollars) for people with ambulatory expenses in the age groups under age 18, age 18-44, and age 45-64 by urban-rural categories. The average annual expenses are as follows: Under age 18: metro, $616; near-metro, $647; near-rural, $569; rural, $706; Age 18-44: metro, $1,194; near-metro, $1,349; near-rural, $1,266; rural, $869; Age 45-64: metro, $2,161; near-metro, $2,352; near-rural, $2,180; rural, $2,237.

1 For people with ambulatory expenses.
2 In 2006 dollars.

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