Data & Statistics Websites - HSC 150 - Introduction to Public Health

Where to Look for Statistics

Potential sources for statistical information will vary according to many factors, including:

The Hirsh Health Sciences Library at Tufts University created an excellent guide to potential data sources:

Health Data and Statistics
A directory of links to sources of public health statistics organized by condition, geographic region, population, and more.

National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
Find data and reports on national health trends.
Centers for Disease Control - Data and Statistics
Find national and county level data on a variety of health and disease topics.
CDC Wonder
Access CDC research data and query public-use data sets to create custom reports and charts.
Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Stats
Is the repository for HRSA data that integrates with external information and data sources, enabling users to gather relevant and meaningful information about health care programs and the populations they serve.
Can create your own graphs, maps and downloads.
US Department of Health & Human Services
HHS is the federal government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans...covers broad topics.
Health Data Tools and Statistics
Links to data on the health of a population. From Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce, a collaboration of U.S. government agencies, public health organizations, and health sciences librarians.

American Factfinder
Part of the US Census Bureau site, but can narrow down trends to a specific community (your town).
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Comprehensive place to go for statistics on inflation, labor, unemployment, and more.
Kids Count
Find data on American children and families, with topics related to education, economic well-being, health, and more.
Census Bureau
Information on people, households, economic indicators, education, religion, and other aspects.