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Figure 10.1. Past month substance use among Asians age 18 and over, by Asian subgroup, 2004-2008
| Asian Subgroup | Illicit Drug use | Binge Alcohol Use | Alcohol Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 5.3 | 25.9 | 51.9 |
| Filipino | 6.2 | 14.5 | 48.3 |
| Vietnamese | 2.1 | 8.4 | 41.3 |
| Chinese | 5.3 | 14 | 38.7 |
| Japanese | 3.2 | 15 | 38.1 |
| Korean | 2.1 | 9.5 | 32.1 |
Source: Reprinted from Office of Applied Studies. The NSDUH report: substance use among Asian adults. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; May 20, 2010.
Denominator: Asian adults age 18 and over with substance use in the past month.
Figure 10.2. Past month substance use among Hispanic adults, by origin of Hispanic subgroup, 2004-2008
| Hispanic Subgroup | Illicit Drug use | Binge Alcohol Use | Alcohol Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 3.9 | 23.8 | 40.3 |
| Central or South America | 4.7 | 20.8 | 43.3 |
| Mexico | 6 | 27.6 | 44.3 |
| Puerto Rico | 9.8 | 28.7 | 49.2 |
| Two or More | 10.7 | 25.8 | 55.7 |
| Cuba | 6.2 | 22.4 | 56.7 |
| Spain | 13.1 | 26.6 | 60.8 |
Source: Office of Applied Studies. The NSDUH report: substance use among Hispanic adults. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; May 27, 2010.
Denominator: Hispanic adults age 18 and over with substance use in the past month.
Figure 10.3. Differences between individuals in same-sex couples and different-sex couples in access to care, 1996-2007
| Access to Care | Same Sex | Different Sex |
|---|---|---|
| Has a Usual Source of Care | 81 | 83.1 |
| Got Medical Appointment for Care When Wanted | 78.9 | 84.5 |
| Got Medical Appointment for Care When Wanted (Nonurgent) | 74.3 | 83.7 |
| Found It Easy To See a Specialist | 62.2 | 76.6 |
Source: Clift JB, Kirby J. (2012) Health care access and perceptions of provider care among individuals in same-sex couples: findings from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). J Homosexual 2012;59:839-50.
Figure 10.4. Differences between individuals in same-sex couples and different-sex couples in difficulty getting access to care, 1999-2007
| Difficulty Getting Access to Care | Same Sex | Different Sex |
|---|---|---|
| Unable To Get Dental Care | 3.8 | 3 |
| Delayed in Getting Dental Care | 5.2 | 3.2 |
| Unable To Get Presciption | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Delayed in Getting Prescription | 6.2 | 2.6 |
Source: Clift JB, Kirby J. Health care access and perceptions of provider care among individuals in same-sex couples: findings from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). J Homosexual 2012;59:839-50.
Figure 10.5. Differences between individuals in same-sex couples and different-sex couples in patient-provider interaction, 1996-2007
| Patient-Provider Interaction | Same Sex | Different Sex |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Explained in a Way That Was Understood | 90 | 92.7 |
| Doctor Showed Respect | 88.2 | 92.6 |
| Doctor Spent Enough Time | 80.4 | 86.7 |
Source: Clift JB & Kirby J. (2012) Health care access and perceptions of provider care among individuals in same-sex couples: Findings from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). Journal of Homosexuality 59:839-850.
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