Background Users can access data about environmental exposures including but not limited to air pollution, water pollution, land pollution, toxins, and radiation. The Envirofacts database is maintained by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Users can access several EPA databases and learn about exposures in specific areas. Additionally, users can generate maps of environmental information. Data Notes Users can search for data in several ways. Users can use the quick…
Environmental Health Statute Database
Background Users can search legislation related to environmental health. Topics include: air quality, indoor air quality, public health, and toxic agents. The Environmental Health Statute Database is maintained by the National Conference of State Legislatures. This database allows users to track legislation related to environmental health. Topics include, but are not limited to: air quality, indoor air quality, lead, public health, and toxic agents. Data Notes Users can search environmental…
Model Practice Database
Users can search for model or promising programs related to community health programs and initiatives. Topics include: access to care, health equity, immunization, mental health, primary care, cultural competence, and environmental health. Background The Model Practice Database is maintained by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). This database allows users to search for model or promising programs related to community health programs and initiatives. Topics include,…
National Health and Nurition Examination Survey (NHANES)
Users can download reports, data tables and data sets to gain information regarding Americans’ nutrition and health statuses. Background The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is part of the National Center for Health Statistics at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is an annual survey that reports on Americans’ nutrition and health statuses and uses that information to determine prevalence estimates and understand health trends.…
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