Major NIH research awards and cumulative morbidity for select conditions in the US, 1973–2002
| Condition | Total cases | NIH research awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cholera | 373 | 101 |
| Diphtheria | 1337 | 54 |
| Polio | 266 | 106 |
| Rabies | 55 | 59 |
| Total of four diseases | 2031 | 320 |
| Firearm injuries | >3000000 | 3 |