Links to health statistics and data sets as well as resources to support data collection. Topics covered are: health statistics, national public health data sets, state and local public health data sets, public health infrastructure data, and tools for data collection and planning,

From the Public Health Foundation (PHF) links to selected resources from Federal agencies, State Health Departments, state public health associations, national organizations such as the American heart Association, and other planning and policy resources.

Pennsylvania Department of Health provides information on a large range of topics such as: community health, epidemiology, health and vital statistics, health planning, health and emergency preparedness, and managed care. Health Statistics - Bureau of Health

• Statistics - Includes: Vital Statistics, Cancer Incidence & Mortality, Healthy People 2010 Statistics, E-Guide to Health Statistics (A-Z), Behavioral Risk Data (BRFSS), Minority Health Disparities, etc.
  

Primary federal agency charged with protecting the health and safety of all Americans. Contains information on the prevention and control infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, workplace hazards, disabilities, and environmental health threats. Sectional links of interest are:

• Health & Safety Topics
• Publications & Products
• Data & Statistics.
  

 

The Federal government's portal for information and resources on women's health.  Links of interest are:

• The Office on Women's Health 
• Health Topics - Contains an FAQ and links to special collections on topics such Body Image, Violence Against Women, etc.
• Statistics - Statistics on a variety of women's health topic that are arranged in broad categoriess.

National Women's Health Indicators Database contains national, regional, state and county data by gender, race, ethnicity, and age. Search the database for statistics on: Demographics, Mortality, Access to care, Infections and chronic disease, Reproductive health, Maternal health, Mental health, Violence and abuse, and Prevention.

Provides single point access a wide variety of reports and numeric public health data.  Topics arranged in alphabetical order and are also grouped by the broad categories: Chronic Diseases, Communicable Diseases, Environmental Health, Health Practice and Prevention, Injury Prevention, Occupational Health, and Reference Data.

Links to factual and statistical information resources on a variety of general topics such as: Diseases & Conditions; Safety & Wellness; Drug & Food Information; Disasters & Emergencies; Families & Children; Aging; Specific Populations, e.g., ethnic and racial minorities, disabilities, etc., and Policies & Regulations.

• Directory of Health and Human Services Data Resources - Metadirectory describing and pointing to the statistical and surveillance systems supported by the various HHS agencies.

Part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Library of Medicine (NLM) system.  The Health Services Research part studies access, costs, and quality of health services.  The Public Health section focuses on promoting health for the population.  Resources encompass collaborative projects, databases, subject access projects, and outreach and training.

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..