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Greenspan: Gold Price Will Rise
Commodities / Gold and Silver 2014 Oct 29, 2014 - 01:18 PM GMT
By: Axel_Merk
Any doubts about why I own gold as an investment were dispelled last Saturday by the maestro himself: former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan. It's not because Greenspan said he thinks the price of gold will rise - I don't need his investment advice; it's that he shed light on how the Fed works in ways no other former Fed Chair has ever dared to articulate. All investors should pay attention to this. Let me explain.
The setting: Greenspan participated on a panel at the New Orleans Investment Conference last Saturday. Below I provide a couple of his quotes and expand on what are the potential implications for investors.
Greenspan: "The Gold standard is not possible in a welfare state"
The U.S. provides more welfare benefits nowadays than a decade ago, or back when a gold standard was in place. Greenspan did not explicitly say that the U.S. is a welfare state. However, it's my interpretation that the sort of government he described was building up liabilities - "entitlements" - that can be very expensive. Similar challenges can arise when a lot of money is spent on other programs, such as military expenditures.
It boils down to the problem that a government in debt has an incentive to debase the value of its debt through currency devaluation or otherwise.
As such, it should not be shocking to learn that a gold standard is not compatible with such a world. But during the course of Greenspan's comments, it became obvious that there was a much more profound implication.
Who finances social programs?
Marc Faber, who was also on the panel, expressed his view, and displeasure, that the Fed has been financing social programs. The comment earned Faber applause from the audience, but Greenspan shrugged off the criticism, saying: "you have it backwards."
Greenspan argued that it's the fiscal side that's to blame. The Fed merely reacts. Doubling down on the notion, when asked how a 25-fold increase in the Consumer Price Index or a 60-fold increase in the price of gold since the inception of the Fed can be considered a success, he said the Fed does what Congress requires of it. He lamented that Fed policies are dictated by culture rather than economics.
So doesn't this jeopardize the Fed's independence? Independence of a central bank is important, for example, so that there isn't reckless financing of government deficits.
Greenspan: "I never said the central bank is independent!"
I could not believe my ears. I have had off the record conversations with Fed officials that have made me realize that they don't touch upon certain subjects in public debate - not because they are wrong - but because they would push the debate in a direction that would make it more difficult to conduct future policy. But I have never, ever, heard a Fed Chair be so blunt.
The maestro says the Fed merely does what it is mandated to do, merely playing along. If something doesn't go right, it's not the Fed's fault. That credit bubble? Well, that was due to Fannie and Freddie (the government sponsored entities) disobeying some basic principles, not the Fed.
And what about QE? He made the following comments on the subject:
Greenspan: "The Fed's balance sheet is a pile of tinder, but it hasn't been lit ... inflation will eventually have to rise."
But fear not because he assured us:
Greenspan: "They (FOMC members) are very smart"
Trouble is, if no one has noticed, central bankers are always the smart ones. But being smart has not stopped them from making bad decisions in the past. Central bankers in the Weimar Republic were the smartest of their time. The Reichsbank members thought printing money to finance a war was 'exogenous' to the economy and wouldn't be inflationary. Luckily we have learned from our mistakes and are so much smarter these days. Except, of course, as Greenspan points out it's the politics that ultimately dictate what's going to happen, not the intelligence of central bankers. And even if some concede central bankers may have above average IQs, not everyone is quite so sanguine about politicians.
Now if they are so smart, the following question were warranted and asked:
Q: Why do central banks (still) own gold?
Greenspan: "This is a fascinating question."
He did not answer the question, but he did point out: "Gold has always been accepted without reference to any other guarantee."
While Greenspan did not want to comment on current policy, he was willing to give a forecast on the price of gold, at least in a Greenspanesque way.
Greenspan: Price of Gold will rise
Q: "Where will the price of gold be in 5 years?"
Greenspan: "Higher."
Q: "How much?"
Greenspan: "Measurably."
When Greenspan was done talking, I gasped for air. I've talked to many current and former policy makers. But at best they say monetary policy is more difficult to conduct when fiscal policy is not prudent. It appears Greenspan has resigned himself to the fact that it was his role to facilitate government policies.
The reason this is most relevant is because many politicians think there's unlimited money to spend. And, of course, if the Fed's printing press is at the disposal of politicians, the temptation to use it is great. Not only is there the temptation, some politicians truly believe the Fed could and should help out any time. As Greenspan now acknowledges, these politicians have a point.
While we have argued for many years that there might not be such a thing anymore as a safe asset and investors may want to take a diversified approach to something as mundane as cash, Greenspan's talk adds urgency to this message. The dollar has lost over 95% of its purchasing power in the first 100 years of the Fed's existence.
We now have a "box of tinder" and an admission that the Fed is merely there to enable the government. We are not trying to scare anyone, but summarize what we heard. My own takeaway from Greenspan's talk was that anyone who isn't paranoid isn't paying attention. Did I mention he said the promises made by the government cannot be kept? Mathematically, he said, it's impossible.
As part of the panel discussion, the topic of Switzerland's vote to force its central bank to hold 20% of its reserves in gold came up. We will have an in-depth discussion of this vote in an upcoming Merk Insight (to ensure you don't miss it, register to receive our free newsletters). Marc Faber spoke from my heart when he argued that the only credible gold standard is one that an individual puts in place for oneself; one should never trust a government to adhere to a gold standard. On that note, please register for our upcoming Webinar on November 20, 2014, where we will discuss how investors can build their personal gold standard.
For more of Greenspan's comments, please review my tweets at twitter.com/AxelMerk (please follow me to instant analysis of events affecting the dollar, gold and currencies).
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Celebrate Just a Few of Megumi Hayashibara's Legendary Anime Roles
by Kara Dennison January 29, 2021
Next month, fans around the world will get to read the memoirs of celebrated voice actress Megumi Hayashibara. The star has appeared in dozens of anime, in iconic roles known around the globe. We can't wait to read all about her experiences… so today, we're looking back at a few of our favorite roles she's played.
Fair warning: we will almost certainly miss one of your favorites. But that's because she's done so much, we don't even have room to cover all the big ones! Fortunately, we can look forward to her detailing all her experiences in book form very soon.
Rei Ayanami (and Pen Pen), Neon Genesis Evangelion
Evangelion is a bit on our minds since the last film has been put off indefinitely. And with those thoughts, come memories of Rei Ayanami. The mysterious character has been through a lot of crazy phases, from silent watcher to terrifying giant space lady. Megumi Hayashibara has played her since the beginning, and we can't wait to hear what she'll do in the final movie.
Plus — depending on which copy of the series you watch — you can hear Hayashibara's chill cover of "Fly Me to the Moon" at the end of every episode. And let's not forget, she's also the voice of beer-swilling pet penguin Pen Pen. Oh, and another role, but if you know the series you can probably figure out who that is.
Minky Momo, Magical Princess Minky Momo: Hold on to Your Dreams
There are actually two separate incarnations of classic magical girl Minky Momo. The first, from the 1982 series, sports the voice of Mami Koyama. (That's the one who got hit by a truck.) The 1991 series, subtitled, Hold on to Your Dreams, featured Megumi Hayashibara as a different Momo (sometimes called "Sea Momo" as opposed to season 1's "Sky Momo").
As before, Momo came from a magical kingdom (this time from under the sea), and a childless couple takes her in. As magic began to disappear from the world, Momo would use her own magic to restore the hopes and dreams of the people of the world. And there's a special guest from the first season late in the series…
Faye Valentine, Cowboy Bebop
Gorgeous grifter Faye Valentine is a mainstay of the Bebop, right alongside Spike Spiegel and the rest of the gang. While she's not the only member of the crew with a mysterious background, she is one of the few largely unaware of her own history. But before the show is over, she discovers more about herself.
The deceptively chill character is a great role from Megumi Hayashibara, and one that just adds to every other memorable aspect of Cowboy Bebop. Her more personal episodes are a major joy to listen to, as she goes from cool space bounty hunter to full nostalgic emotion.
Jessie/Musashi, Pokémon
Most of us are familiar with the Pokémon dub by default, but Megumi Hayashibara plays a major role in the show's original-language release. As Jessie (Musashi in Japanese), she makes up one-third of the OG Team Rocket alongside James (Kojiro) and their faithful Meowth.
If you ever have a chance to give the original Japanese language track a listen, check out her performance!
Lina Inverse, Slayers
Undeniably one of Megumi Hayashibara's most iconic roles, Lina Inverse is celebrating a big anniversary in style this year. The explosive sorceress has been blowing up countries and hunting treasure for 30 years, and she's showing no signs of slowing down. Plus, Hayashibara sings the many seasons' awesome opening themes, which are enough to get your adrenaline going.
She's back for a new CD of those songs, as well as voice work in multiple Slayers collaborations currently underway. She's still just as cool, cute, and terrifying as we remember!
And all of this still leaves out lots of Megumi's big roles: girl-type Ranma, Nuku-Nuku, Paprika, even Hello Kitty herself! We can't wait to find out more in her memoirs.
Which of Megumi Hayashibara's many roles is your favorite?
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Lucky Star Review
What is the greatest sitcom of all time? That is a hard question to answer. Many would say some of these classics are: The Odd Couple, The Honeymooners, and I Love Lucy. Those are excellent choices, and it would be hard to disagree. I would throw in another popular choice to the mix. This choice is also a classic, though not retro like the others. The answer of course, is Seinfeld. I bring this up because Lucky Star's humor often reminded me of Seinfeld.
Lucky Star is based on the 4-koma manga of the same name. Every episode features something new, and there are usually multiple segments in a single episode. In short, this series is the definition of an episodic format. The characters include Konata – a manga/video game obsessed fan, Kagami – a tough, yet kind person who does well in school, Tsukasa – Kagami's younger, timid sister, and Miyuki – a super intelligent, slightly introverted person, who doesn't like going to the dentist. Other characters show up as well, and usually make the show all the more fun.
There are three core things that make Lucky Star so memorable. One of course, as already mentioned, is the humor. Konata is by far the most entertaining character, and easily one of the best characters in anime history. In one episode, Konata questions official statistics that state children are reading less. She mentions that with internet, shouldn't children be reading more? After all, doesn't reading blog posts count as reading? It's this kind of ironic humor you don't hear all too often that makes Lucky Star almost always engaging.
The second thing that makes Lucky Star great is the relationship between friends. The four main characters are true friends, and it shows. Lucky Star typically doesn't have "emotional" sequences, but the ones that are there are really well done. Konata and Kagami always have their squabbles, but it's all in good fun, and the viewer knows these two in particular are the best of friends. In one scene, the girls are at a concert. Unfortunately, Konata is on the shorter side, so she has trouble seeing the singer. Kagami takes notice, and switches her spot with Konata so the latter can get the full experience of the concert. It's a subtle, but sweet scene.
The third thing that makes this show so much fun is the constant anime and Japanese pop culture references. Of course, only fans like Konata would get some of these. In one episode, the girls are visiting Kyoto, and Konata says, "So Iris went inside here…" This is referring to the science fiction epic, Gamera III: The Revenge of Iris. In that film, the antagonist monster battled Gamera at Kyoto. The girls have no idea what Konata is talking about, but fans do. (I'm sure many of us could relate to Konata!)
The show is close to getting a perfect score, but is held back slightly. There are a few weak episodes, beginning with "Fixtures of Summer." These episodes weren't bad, but lacked the quality writing other episodes had. But, the show bounced back, delivering consistently quality stories after these weaker episodes. While most of the characters are good, Konata's dad was questionable. His character quirk quickly became annoying.
There are some plot points that are mentioned, but not further touched upon. In one episode, Konata's dad says he may plan to get married again. That is never followed up on. In another episode, the girls talk to Miyuki about going to the latter's house. But, that conversation didn't actually lead to them going there.
With all that said, any negatives in Lucky Star are offset by its many positives. The show is a success in the episodic format. It showcases genuine friendship. The final episode, where the girls perform the show's theme song, was such a great way to close the story. Everything just comes together nicely. Also, the Akira Kogami 'Lucky Channel' segments at the end of each episode were fun. Simply put, Lucky Star is great. Every anime fan should watch it.


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These are the words of the popular superhero that graced our television screens in the early 1990s in "Captain Planet and the Planeteers." While Captain Planet may have been, for a vast majority of children that were drawn to it, an ordinary cartoon show, its message and legacy were very pertinent. That is especially true today, at a time when climate change and its accompanying issues of sustainability are some of the truly defining issues of our time.
In this blog post, I will explain why, now that we have seen a resurgence in the comic superhero genre in popular culture, there needs to be an icon in the marketplace akin to the Captain Planet of old. I believe such an icon could become a positive symbol for our society just as current superheroes are for our own entertainment; I will start my explanation with a brief background of the show.


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Dominating the Diamond
Berkeley Prep Softball will not accept a loss
Maddie Dean, Staff Writer
It's going…it's going…it's gone! Homerun Berkeley! The Girls Varsity Softball team is thriving this season, while demolishing their opponents and swinging out of the park. Currently undefeated, the team has been able to secure their winning streak, especially in close games, with the pitchers at the mound. Freshman pitcher Avery Powers '25 broke a Berkeley record early season with a whopping 22 strikeouts in one game! Many of the team's pitchers, including Kai Cortez '24, Holland Poe '25 and Paige Quinn '26 were able to prevent hits in the final innings, leading the team to victory. In addition to a strong defense, many of the team players have struck far by hitting multiple home runs to increase the winning score. Collectively, the team has hit over 10 home runs only halfway through the season!
EARLY VICTORY: The Bucs prepare for the season with a win against Plant High School in the preseason. (Photo Credit: Beth Mariani)
Contributing to this success, varsity coach Dayna Crawford has managed to be the motivating figure to the team during games and practices. Her college softball experiences shapes her as a credible teacher for the team. Crawford addresses weaknesses and works within the infield and outfield during practices.
"They work hard at practice and put in extra time to be the absolute best they can be for the team," Dayna said. "It is clear they are playing for each other and not themselves."
When it comes to games, she is energized and especially uplifting, providing a positive environment for the players. Similar to a coach, Hannah Church '22, the only senior on the team, has been successful at the plate as well as an influential leader for the team. In her final year, she is leaving behind her legacy by creating a remarkable season. On fall signing day, she signed to continue her athletic career playing Division 1 softball at Ohio State University.
What makes this 2022 spring softball season different from rest is the strong bond between the girls that helps them work together and encourages one another to play the game they love. Their fluency on the field differentiates this team from the former years. The full team includes Adriana Price '24, Brooke Newsom '23, Violet Barcelo '25, Gracie Murphy '24, Paige Quinn '26, Madelyn Malin '24, Amelia Kent '23, Avery Powers '25, Emerson Combs '24, Lauren McCelland '23, Ella Malin '25, Holland Poe '25, Millannia Travaglino '25, Marley Mariani '23, Kaia Cortes '24, Makenzie Crerand '25, Hannah Church '22 and Dania Chenail '24.
Next up for the softball team is the State Championship! Go Bucs!
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Over 200 Million Connected TVs by 2015
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Over 200 Million Connected TVs and Attached Content Devices Expected In U.S. Homes by 2015, According to NPD
PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK, DECEMBER 18, 2013 – By 2015 there will be 202 million Internet-capable TV devices in U.S homes, a 44 percent increase from the 140 million at the start of 2013, according to the new Connected Home Forecast report from NPD Connected Intelligence. Among those devices, 65 percent will end up being connected to the internet by consumers in 2015 compared to just 56 percent currently connected.
Internet Connectable Device Forecast
(Connectable TVs, Blu-ray Disc Players, Game Consoles, & Streaming Media Players)
Base: U.S. Internet households
Source: The NPD Group/Connected Intelligence, Connected Home Forecast
Includes a small percent of prior generation game consoles that are non-connectable
Two driving forces in the market are pushing the adoption and use of connected TV devices; streaming media players, and the TV itself. The introduction of devices, such as Chromecast, will help drive the number of installed and connected media players to 31 million by 2015, and outpace connected Blu-ray players by mid-2014.
Connected TVs, once just a middleman for connected devices, are becoming a much more prominent piece of the living room experience. More connected TVs are being produced, purchased, installed, and ultimately connected to the Internet, and by 2015 there will be 23 million installed and connected. While TVs and streaming media players are expected to see the most growth, video game consoles will remain the most connected device to the TV.
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What percentage of the population aged 65 and over had dental insurance, and did this vary by characteristics?
Did the percentage of the population aged 65 and over who had a dental visit in the past 12 months vary by characteristics?
Did the percentage of the population aged 65 and over who had unmet need for dental care due to cost in the past 12 months vary by characteristics?
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NCHS Data Brief No. 337, May 2019
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Ellen A. Kramarow, Ph.D.
Data from the National Health Interview Survey
In 2017, slightly less than one-third (29.2%) of adults aged 65 and over had dental insurance. The percentage with dental insurance was higher among those aged 65–74 (34.3%) compared with older age groups, and lower among Hispanic adults (17.5%) compared with other race and Hispanic-origin groups.
Overall, approximately two-thirds of adults aged 65 and over had a dental visit in the past 12 months. Older adults who were poor (42.7%) or near poor (42.8%) were less likely to have had a dental visit compared with not-poor (74.4%) older adults.
Non-Hispanic black (11.2%) and Hispanic (12.3%) adults aged 65 and over were more likely to have unmet need for dental care due to cost compared with non-Hispanic white (6.8%) and non-Hispanic Asian (5.9%) older adults.
Dental care is often an overlooked aspect of overall health care among older adults. Regular dental care is recommended for all older adults, even those with full dentures (1). Because Medicare does not cover routine dental care, older adults may have trouble accessing appropriate dental care (2). This report describes the prevalence, overall and by selected characteristics, of dental insurance, dental visits, and unmet need for dental care due to cost among adults aged 65 and over.
Keywords: dental insurance, dental visits, unmet need, National Health Interview Survey
In 2017, among adults aged 65 and over, 29.2% had dental insurance (Figure 1).
The percentage of adults who had dental insurance was higher among those aged 65–74 (34.3%) compared with those aged 75–84 (22.3%) and 85 and over (19.9%).
Hispanic adults aged 65 and over were less likely to have dental insurance (17.5%) than non-Hispanic white (30.6%), non-Hispanic black (28.6%), and non-Hispanic Asian (29.8%) adults.
Adults aged 65 and over who were not poor were more likely to have dental insurance (36.1%) compared with those who were near poor (13.2%) and poor (8.1%).
Edentate older adults (those who had lost all of their natural teeth) were less likely to have dental insurance compared with dentate older adults (14.9% compared with 32.5%).
Figure 1. Percentage of adults aged 65 and over who had dental insurance, by sex, age, race and Hispanic origin, poverty status, and dentate status: United States, 2017
1Significant quadratic trend by age group (p < 0.05).
2Significantly different from non-Hispanic white persons (p < 0.05).
3Significantly different from non-Hispanic black persons (p < 0.05).
4Significantly different from non-Hispanic Asian persons (p < 0.05).
5Significant quadratic trend by poverty status (p < 0.05).
6Significantly different from edentate status (p < 0.05).
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SOURCE: NCHS, National Health Interview Survey, 2017.
In 2017, among adults aged 65 and over, 65.6% had a dental visit in the past 12 months (Figure 2).
The percentage of adults aged 65 and over who had a dental visit in the past 12 months decreased with age, from 67.7% among adults aged 65–74 to 64.1% among those aged 75–84 to 57.9% among those aged 85 and over.
Non-Hispanic white adults aged 65 and over were more likely to have had a dental visit in the past year (69.1%) compared with Hispanic (54.7%), non-Hispanic black (52.6%), and non-Hispanic Asian (52.8%) adults.
Poor and near-poor older adults were less likely to have had a dental visit in the past year (42.7% and 42.8%, respectively) compared with adults who were not poor (74.4%).
Edentate adults aged 65 and over were less likely (30.3%) than dentate older adults (73.6%) to have had a dental visit in the past 12 months.
Figure 2. Percentage of adults aged 65 and over who had a dental visit in the past 12 months, by sex, age, race and Hispanic origin, poverty status, and dentate status: United States, 2017
1Significant linear trend by age group (p < 0.05).
In 2017, 7.7% of adults aged 65 and over needed dental care in the past 12 months but did not get it because of cost (Figure 3).
The percentage of adults aged 65 and over who had unmet need for dental care due to cost decreased with age, from 9.0% among adults aged 65–74 to 6.3% among those aged 74–84 to 4.2% among those aged 85 and over.
Hispanic and non-Hispanic black adults aged 65 and over were more likely to have unmet need for dental care due to cost (12.3% and 11.2%, respectively) compared with non-Hispanic white (6.8%) and non-Hispanic Asian (5.9%) adults.
Poor and near-poor adults aged 65 and over were more likely to have unmet need for dental care due to cost (14.4% and 14.1%, respectively) compared with not-poor older adults (5.2%).
Edentate older adults were less likely to have unmet need for dental care due to cost compared with dentate older adults (5.6% compared with 8.2%).
Figure 3. Percentage of adults aged 65 and over who had unmet need for dental care due to cost in the past 12 months, by sex, age, race and Hispanic origin, poverty status, and dentate status: United States, 2017
In 2017, among adults aged 65 and over, 29.2% had dental insurance; 65.6% had a dental visit in the past 12 months; and 7.7% had an unmet need for dental care due to cost. No statistically significant differences by sex were observed in any of these dental care indicators. Adults aged 65–74 were more likely to have dental insurance, to have visited the dentist in the past 12 months, and to have unmet need for dental care due to cost compared with adults over age 75. Poor older adults were less likely to have dental insurance and to have visited the dentist, and more likely to have an unmet need for dental care due to cost compared with not-poor older adults. Edentate older adults were less likely to have had a dental visit in the past 12 months compared with dentate older adults.
Dental care is an important component of health care for the older population. Chronic diseases that may impact oral health and the need for care, such as diabetes and osteoporosis, are common among the older population, and poor oral health may contribute to the risk of certain conditions (1). Most adults aged 65 and over have access to health insurance through Medicare; however, Medicare does not cover routine dental care. The percentage of older adults with dental insurance is lower, in general, than the percentage with private insurance who have dental coverage among the population under 65 (3). Among older adults who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, some report dental coverage. Dental care covered through the Medicaid program varies by state (4) and may not be fully reflected in the estimates presented here.
Dental insurance: Many older adults have private health insurance that supplements Medicare coverage. Dental insurance is estimated from questions on whether the respondent's private health insurance plan covers dental care and whether the respondent has a single-service plan covering dental care. Respondents who answer yes to either of these questions are considered to have dental insurance. Respondents who report dental coverage through a Medicare Advantage plan are also considered to have dental insurance.
Dental visit in past 12 months: Estimates are based on responses to the question, "About how long has it been since you last saw or talked to a dentist? Include all types of dentists, such as orthodontists, oral surgeons, and all other dental specialists, as well as dental hygienists." Responses of "6 months or less" and "more than 6 months, but not more than 1 year ago" were considered as having had a visit in the past 12 months.
Dentate or edentate status: The percentage with no natural teeth (edentate) is estimated from responses to the question, "Have you lost all of your upper and lower natural (permanent) teeth?"
Poverty status: Estimates are based on family income and family size using the U.S. Census Bureau's poverty thresholds for the previous calendar year. "Poor" adults are defined as having incomes below the federal poverty level (FPL). "Near-poor" adults are defined as having family incomes that are 100% to less than 200% of the FPL. "Not-poor" adults are defined as having incomes that are 200% or greater than the FPL. The 2017 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) imputed income files were used to help create the poverty variable, and this variable is based on reported and imputed family income (5).
Unmet need for dental care due to cost in past 12 months: Estimates are based on the question, "During the past 12 months, was there any time when you needed dental care (including checkups) but didn't get it because you couldn't afford it?"
Data from the 2017 NHIS were used for this analysis. NHIS is a nationally representative, continuously fielded cross-sectional household interview survey from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) that produces annual estimates of the health of the U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized population. Interviews are conducted in respondents' homes, with follow-ups to complete interviews conducted by telephone if needed. Data for this analysis come from the Family Core and Sample Adult components of NHIS. For further information about NHIS, including the questionnaire, visit the NHIS website.
Analyses were conducted using SAS-callable SUDAAN version 11.0.3 (6), which accounts for the complex sample design of NHIS. All estimates for adults were weighted using the annual sample weights for adults. Data weighting procedures are described in more detail elsewhere (7). The Taylor series linearization method was chosen for estimation of standard errors. Trends in dental insurance, dental visit, and unmet need for dental care due to cost by age and poverty level were evaluated according to the guidelines specified in "National Center for Health Statistics Guidelines for Analysis of Trends" (8). Differences between percentages were evaluated using two-sided significance tests at the 0.05 level with no adjustments made for multiple comparisons. All estimates in this report meet NCHS standards of reliability as specified in "National Center for Health Statistics Data Presentation Standards for Proportions" (9).
Ellen A. Kramarow is with the National Center for Health Statistics, Office of Analysis and Epidemiology.
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