TABLE 2—
Comparison of Health Status and Problems of Adults by Childhood Histories of Foster Care: California Health Interview Survey, 2003 and 2005
| Total Sample (n = 70 456), % | Childhood History of Foster Care |
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| With (n = 2355), % | Without (n = 68 101), % | ||
| Health status | |||
| Excellent | 23.3*** | 16.6 | 23.6 |
| Very good or good | 60.8 | 55.6 | 61.0 |
| Fair or poor | 15.8 | 27.8 | 15.4 |
| Health problems | |||
| Asthma | 14.5*** | 21.1 | 14.2 |
| Diabetes | 6.2** | 8.4 | 6.2 |
| Hypertension | 24.5*** | 28.6 | 24.3 |
| Stroke | 1.9* | 2.7 | 1.8 |
| Heart disease or congestive heart failure | 6.7* | 8.1 | 6.7 |
| Cancer | 9.4 | 9.7 | 9.4 |
| Epilepsy or other seizure disorder | 1.4*** | 3.2 | 1.4 |
| Current smoker | 16.7*** | 33.4 | 16.1 |
| Has had ≥ 5 drinks per occasion | 14.4 | 15.8 | 14.3 |
Note. Percentages are weighted; sample sizes are unweighted.
*P < .05; **P < .01; ***P < .001.