Table 5. Expenditures for health services and supplies as a share of Federal and State and local government revenues: United States, selected calendar years 1965-90.
| Year | Federal Government health spending as a share of Federal revenues1 | State and local government health spending as a share of State and local revenues2 |
|---|---|---|
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| Percent | ||
| 1965 | 3.5 | 7.5 |
| 1970 | 7.3 | 8.3 |
| 1975 | 11.0 | 10.2 |
| 1980 | 11.6 | 12.6 |
| 1985 | 14.4 | 13.5 |
| 1986 | 14.2 | 13.9 |
| 1987 | 13.7 | 14.4 |
| 1988 | 14.5 | 14.7 |
| 1989 | 15.2 | 15.4 |
| 1980 | 17.2 | 16.3 |
1
Excludes contributions to social insurance because these came directly from businesses and individuals. These funds are for dedicated purposes and are not part of the general revenue pool of funds from which health spending can be financed. Based on July 1991 data from the U.S. Department of Commerce national income and product accounts.
2
Excludes contributions to social insurance, as explained in footnote 1, and Federal grants in aid, such as Federal Medicaid grants to States. Based on July 1991 data from the U.S. Department of Commerce national income and product accounts.
SOURCE: Health Care Financing Administration, Office of the Actuary: Data from the Office of National Health Statistics.