Proportion of Visits to Family Physicians and General Practitioners for Selected Problems
| Problem | 1980–1992 | 1993–1999 |
|---|---|---|
| Source: Based on National Ambulatory Medical Care surveys, National Center for Health Statistics, US Public Health Service. | ||
| General examination | 40 | 37 |
| Pharyngitis | 48 | 41 |
| Otitis Media | 30 | 24 |
| N1 pregnancy | 18 | 10 |
| Contraception | 23 | 21 |
| Menopause | 31 | 16 |
| Asthma | 28 | 26 |
| Diabetes | 41 | 34 |
| Obesity | 62 | 48 |
| High blood pressure | 49 | 41 |
| Migraine | 38 | 34 |
| Benign prostatic hypertrophy | 8 | 15 |
| Depression | 39 | 39 |
| All | 30 | 25 |