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Social Networks

This section provides data from the 2003, 2005 & 2007 HINTS surveys, including survey numbers, respondent characteristics, estimated U.S. population numbers, charts, and trends.

Social Networks
 
Asked in 2003?
Asked in 2005?
Asked in 2007?
How many community organizations are you currently a member of?  
 
Do any of these community organization{s} provide you with information on health?  
 
Do you have friends or family members that you talk to about your health?  
 
How frequently do you talk to these friends or family members about health?  
 
How many people live near you who you can rely on in case you need a ride to visit your health care provider?  
 
Not including funerals and weddings, how often do you attend religious services?  
 

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