Table 4

Use of systemic treatments In US cities, 1980 and 1986.

Classification1980 Number reportingResponse % yes1986 Number reportingResponse % yes
Total all cities11142280422
Population group
Over 1,000,00060 50 
500,00011 45 33 
250,00026 31 18 22 
100,00067 34 56 34 
50,000143 31 117 29 
25,000257 24 210 24 
10,000527 17 353 18 
5,00033 18 33 
less than 5,00045 13 21 -
Geographic Region Northeast
Northeast2661716114
North Central3541426316
South2372618725
West2573519335