TABLE 2.
Percentages of Health Screening in the Past Year According to Special Needs Status
| Parameter | CSHCN | Children Without Special Health Care Needs | All Children |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height and weight checkeda | 82.3 (0.79) | 66.6 (0.75) | 70.0 (0.64) |
| Blood pressure checkeda | 69.4 (0.97) | 50.7 (0.74) | 54.8 (0.67) |
| Vision checkedb | 62.8 (2.66) | 60.0 (1.26) | 60.5 (1.16) |
| All parameters checkeda | 60.8 (1.00) | 41.5 (0.75) | 45.6 (0.69) |
| Any parametera | 87.5 (0.67) | 73.1 (0.69) | 76.2 (0.59) |
| None of the parametersa | 12.5 (0.67) | 26.9 (0.69) | 23.8 (0.59) |
Data are presented as % (SE).
a
χ2 significant at .001 level.
b
Asks whether ever performed, not necessarily in the past 12 months; only 3- to 6-year-olds.
Source: MEPS, 2002 and 2003.