Government & Foundation Info Guide - Health and Medical

Allows you to browse or search for data and statistics by topic.

The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is the nation’s principal health statistics agency, providing data to identify and address health issues. NCHS compiles statistical information to help guide public health and health policy decisions. These health statistics allow us to:
Document the health status of the U.S. population and selected subgroups.
Track impact of major policy initiatives including the Affordable Care Act.
Identify disparities in health status and use of health care by race/ethnicity, socio-economic status, other population characteristics and geographic region.
Document access to and use of the health care system.
Monitor trends in health indicators.
Support biomedical and health services research.
Provide data to support public policies and programs.

WONDER online databases utilize a rich ad-hoc query system for the analysis of public health data. 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.

Conducts research aimed at determining the causes of developmental disabilities and birth defects.

Develops surveillance programs on occupational injuries & illnesses, collects related data, conducts related research.