Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Topics

Description: The MEPS-HC collects some questions specific to women related to preventive care (had a hysterectomy, time since last pap smear test, time since last breast exam, time since last mammogram). The type of medical conditions associated with events are collected, enabling identification of conditions specific to women. In addition to the publications listed below, many of the statistical briefs and other analytical reports using MEPS-HC data include breakouts and analysis by gender.

Publications: Publications are listed in reverse chronological order (most recent first).

Use of the Pap Test as a Cancer Screening Tool, 2001

Statistical Brief #26

Use of Mammography as a Cancer Screening Tool, 2001

Statistical Brief #22

Women in the Health Care System: Health Status, Insurance, and Access to Care

Research Findings #17

Disparities and Gender Gaps in Women's Health, 1996

Chartbook #8

Health Insurance Profile: Race/Ethnicity and Sex--1996

Highlights #6

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