One in Five U.S. Adults Visited Emergency Room in 2011

Health, United States, 2012 reported that one in five American adults sought emergency room treatment at least once during 2011. The government's comprehensive annual report on the nation's health also indicated that a smaller percentage of the population utilized emergency services on a recurring basis.

Analysts found that seven percent of adults reported going to the emergency room two or more times in 2011. The Health, United States report provides data on a wide range of health indicators. Researchers use this data to track trends and inform policy decisions.