In 2021, women in the United States with a bachelor's degree or higher had the lowest likelihood of having undergone a hysterectomy compared to other education levels. Only 10.6 percent of women with this level of education had undergone this procedure. This statistic depicts the percentage of women in the United States who have had a hysterectomy as of 2021, by education level.
Percentage of women in the United States who have had a hysterectomy as of 2021, by education level
* Significantly different from bachelor’s degree or higher (p < 0.05).
The respondents were asked the following question:
“A hysterectomy is when the uterus or womb is removed, this is different from having your tubes tied. Have you had a hysterectomy?”
"Data from the 2021 NHIS were used for this analysis. NHIS is a nationally representative household survey of the U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized population. It is conducted continuously throughout the year by the National Center for Health Statistics. Interviews are conducted in respondents’ homes, but follow-ups to complete interviews may be conducted over the telephone"
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
CDC, & NCHS. (February 28, 2024). Percentage of women in the United States who have had a hysterectomy as of 2021, by education level [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 02, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1463438/share-of-women-who-have-had-a-hysterectomy-us-by-education-level/
CDC, und NCHS. "Percentage of women in the United States who have had a hysterectomy as of 2021, by education level ." Chart. February 28, 2024. Statista. Accessed October 02, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1463438/share-of-women-who-have-had-a-hysterectomy-us-by-education-level/
CDC, NCHS. (2024). Percentage of women in the United States who have had a hysterectomy as of 2021, by education level . Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: October 02, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1463438/share-of-women-who-have-had-a-hysterectomy-us-by-education-level/
CDC, and NCHS. "Percentage of Women in The United States Who Have Had a Hysterectomy as of 2021, by Education Level ." Statista, Statista Inc., 28 Feb 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1463438/share-of-women-who-have-had-a-hysterectomy-us-by-education-level/
CDC & NCHS, Percentage of women in the United States who have had a hysterectomy as of 2021, by education level Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1463438/share-of-women-who-have-had-a-hysterectomy-us-by-education-level/ (last visited October 02, 2024)
Percentage of women in the United States who have had a hysterectomy as of 2021, by education level [Graph], CDC, & NCHS, February 28, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1463438/share-of-women-who-have-had-a-hysterectomy-us-by-education-level/