The NCHS provides health statistics and data about the United States. Researchers can view FastStats for concise reports about public health topics, or can access data sets for custom analysis.
CDC Wonder is an easy-to-use, menu-driven system that makes the information resources of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) available to public health professionals and the public at large. It provides access to a wide array of public health information.
BRFSS is a health-related telephone survey that collects information about health indicators. Data is collected from individuals from all 50 states and has been collected continuously since 1984.
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is a program of studies designed to assess the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the United States. The survey is unique in that it combines interviews and physical examinations.
The Statistical Abstracts of the United States database provide an easy interface to search for statistics from across various U.S. departments and research bodies. This resource is provided by Olin Library.
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) monitors six categories of health-related behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability among youth and adults.
