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Sources of Health Statistics and Data
Sources of Health Statistics and Data
- National Institutes of HealthNIH is comprised of 27 centers and institutes engaged in a broad range of health related research.
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)In addition to food and drugs, FDA regulates medical devices, cosmetics, radiation-emitting products, and tobacco.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health AdministrationSAMSHA covers a broad spectrum of issues ranging from care of homeless populations to fetal alcohol syndrome and refugee well-being. Links to publications and statistics are provided.
- Office of Disease Prevention and Health PromotionPortal of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Provides information on all aspects of healthy living from physical activity to diet and nutrition to recovery and resilience.
- World Health Organization (WHO)Use their A-Z index or click on the Data and Statistics tab at the top of the page.
- Global Health ObservatoryIncludes data from WHOSIS (WHO Statistical Information System). Search for diseases, mortality and morbidity by country from data collected by the World Health Organization
- Urban Institute Data Tools and VisualizationsUI reports and links to data on health and healthcare
Selected Health Statistics, Databases, Data, and Surveys
- CDC Surveys and Data Collection SystemsThis site presents data from a number of CDC's key surveys, including the National Health Interview Series and the National Vital Statistics System.
- CDC WONDER Index to DatabasesProvides access to both CDC and other agency databases.
- CDC WONDERSeries of online databases for the retrieval of public health data.
- ClinicalTrials.govCovers clinical trials in the U.S., U.S. states, and over 200 other countries. Search by condition, intervention, or geographic region.
- NIH Research Portfolio Online Reporting ToolThis is a compilation of materials on NIH-sponsored research.
- Surveys and Statistics from the AARP Research CenterFinding tool for surveys and reports.
- PubMed (NU customized) This link opens in a new windowA comprehensive source of journal literature in the life sciences and biomedicine from the National Library of Medicine. Includes selected full text from PubMed Central, and NCBI Bookshelf. PubMed is a free web resource, however this version contains links to Northeastern-subscribed journals that require a login.
- Boston Public Health Commission Data and ReportsBoth contemporary and historical "Health of Boston" reports are available as are health reports on the unhoused and a variety of other topics.
Selected Health Publications
- Reports of the Surgeon GeneralThis site focuses on Surgeon General reports from roughly 2000 onward. For earlier reports, please see the link to the National Library of Medicine Profiles in Science Reports.
- Reports of the Surgeon General (earlier reports)Part of the Profiles in Science Collection from the National Library of Medicine.
- Health United StatesAnnual publication on health trends and statistics. Backfiles are available full-text from 1975 to present.
- Healthy PeopleThis publication series describes goals set and progress made in various aspects of health promotion and wellness.