The purpose of this resource guide is to assist researchers locate health statistics. The Internet resources listed are freely available online.
HCUPnet Provides access to health statistics and information on hospital stays at the national, regional, and state level
American Fact Finder Source for population, housing, economic, and geographic data
CDC Wonder A database that provides access to a wide variety of CDC data
Faststats A to Z The Faststats site provides quick access to statistics on topics of public health importance and is organized alphabetically. Links are provided to publications that include the statistics presented, to sources of more data, and to related web pages.
National Center for Health Statistics The country’s principal health statistics agency, the site provides access to the wide range of information and data available from NCHS.
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report Contains data on specific diseases as reported by state and territorial health departments and reports on infectious and chronic diseases, environmental hazards, natural or human-generated disasters, occupational diseases and injuries, and intentional and unintentional injuries.
National Cancer Institute, Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results In-depth and comprehensive cancer statistics. The site includes: cancer stat fact sheets, state profiles, a glossary of statistical terms, and much more.
Medline Plus Links to government statistics sites and latest news
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (Trauma, Shock, Burn, and Injury Facts and Figures) NIH statistical site dedicated to trauma, shock, burn, and injuries
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Diabetes statistical site that contains information on: prevalence, incidence, deaths, complications, and associated costs.
FastStats A-Z State and Territorial Data Quick access to individual state data
Leading Causes of Death in Erie County
Reportable Communicable Diseases in Erie County
Access to health data specific to Erie County
Vital Statistics of New York State
This resource provides health statistics for New York state on a variety of topics
State Health Facts Health statistics by state, the site has statistics on birth rates, prenatal care, number of uninsured, incidence of certain diseases, oral health, and more
Regional Knowledge Network This UB product is an information resource for Western New York and Southern Ontario. It includes data, maps, lists and resources.
Eurostat The official statistics gathering body of the European Union. Information about public health and ageing society are among the health statistics included.
Global Health Facts Provides statistical information on HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria. The site also includes information on demography, population and income.
World Health Organization Statististical Information System Includes quantitative data collected and summarized from a variety of health domains through country offices, regional offices and headquarter departments. The site covers a wide range of health topics worldwide.
Glasgow University Library Medical Statistics on the Internet A good source for international data
University of Michigan Library Documents Center Statistical Resources on the Web Aggregate site for statistical information
Finding and Using Health Statistics Online course from the National Information Center on Health Services Research and Health Care Technology
Measuring Country Performance on Health : selected indicators for 115 countries. Washington, DC: World Bank, c 1999. HSL Ref. WA 16 M484 1999
Vital Statistics of the United States. Lanham, MD: Bernan Press, c2004. HSL Ref. WA 900.AA1 V836 2004.
American Health - Demographics and Spending of Health Care Consumers. Ithaca, N.Y. : New Strategist Publications, c2005. HSL Ref. WA 900 AA1.A445 2005.
New York Health Profile. Atlanta, GA : US Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2001. HSL Ref. W2 A N55 2001.
Health in the Americas, 2002 edition. Washington, D.C. : Pan American Health Organization, Pan American Sanitary Bureau, Regional Office of the World Health Organization, 2002. HSL Ref. WA 900.DA1 H4 2002.
Edited by Linda Hasman,MSLS
Assistant editor Ene Belleh