Locating Health Statistics

Comprehensive US govt system of health-related telephone surveys that collect state data about U.S. residents regarding their health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services. Current health-related perceptions, conditions, and behaviors (e.g., health status, health care access, alcohol consumption, tobacco use, disability, and HIV/AIDS risks, as well as demographic questions, and more.

Monitors six types of health-risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability . US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Categories include unintentional injury and violence; tobacco use; alcohol and other drug use; sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended pregnancy and disease; dietary behaviors; and physical inactivity.

Major health topics include: Health status and limitations; Utilization of health care; Health insurance; Access to care; Selected health conditions; Poisonings and injuries; Health behaviors; Functioning/disability; Immunizations

Statistics related to health and nutritional status of adults and children in the United States. The survey is unique in that it combines interviews and physical examinations.US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

information on family life, marriage and divorce, pregnancy, infertility, use of contraception, and men's and women's health.

Interactive database systems include birth defects/developmental disabilities, child/adolescent health, chronic disease, diabetes, health risk behavior, sexually transmitted diseases, vaccination coverage,

The Data Portal will facilitate identifying, tracking, and studying issues related to health disparities. The Intervention Portal will offer evidence-based interventions to improve minority health and reduce health disparities.