Background Users can search for sample policies, practices, and articles addressing health issues affecting schools and students. Topics include: asthma, school health programs, food safety, STIs, healthy eating, physical activity, sexual orientation, and teen pregnancy, among others. The School Health Database is maintained by the National School Boards Association (NSBA) and is supported by the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The School…
Survey of Mexican Migrants
Background Users can download data related to experiences of documented and undocumented Mexican migrants in the United States. The Survey of Mexican Migrants was conducted by the Pew Hispanic Center. This survey explores the experiences of documented and undocumented Mexican migrants in the United States. Survey topics include: demographic characteristics, living arrangements, work experiences, and attitudes towards immigration. Data Notes Users can download the dataset directly into SPPS statistical software.…
State Immigration Data Profiles
Background Users can obtain demographic characteristics of the foreign-born population in each state. Topics include: language, education, income, and poverty. The American Community Survey and Census Data on the Foreign-Born interactive map was created by the Migration Policy Institute using Census data. This website provides information pertaining to the immigrant population in the United States. Topics include: demographics, language, education, income and poverty of the foreign-born population. Data Notes Users…
Children of Immigrants Data Tool
Background Users can customize charts and tables containing statistics that describe children of immigrants in the United States. Users can download tables and charts as an Excel or PDF file. Topics include: citizenship, immigrant status, poverty and education, among others. The Children of Immigrants Data Tool and fact sheets are maintained by the Urban Institute, which conducts economic and social policy research to inform public policy. This interactive data tool…
Hispanic Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (HHANES)
Users can purchase data regarding health and nutrition of Hispanic-origin participants of a national survey. Topics include: dietary practices; diabetes; acculturation; and the health of children, adolescents and adults, among others. Background The Hispanic Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (HHANES) was conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This nation-wide survey was conducted among Hispanic-origin respondents. This survey was conducted to generate estimates of the health of…
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Hispanic Religion Survey
Background Users can download data exploring the role of religion among Latinos. The Hispanic Religion Survey was conducted by the Pew Hispanic Center and the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life. This survey explores religion among Latinos. Data Notes Users can download the dataset directly into SPSS statistical software. A nationally representative sample of Latinos adults (age 18 and older) completed bilingual telephone public opinion surveys in 2006. A…
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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National Survey of Early Childhood Health
Background Users can download data regarding the delivery of pediatric care to children under 3 years of age and the promotion of a home environment conducive to young child health. The National Survey of Early Childhood Health is a SLAITS survey operated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics and Maternal and Child…
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National Survey of Latinos
Background Users can download data regarding the experiences and attitudes of Latinos in the United States. The National Survey of Latinos was conducted by the Pew Hispanic Center. This survey explores the attitudes and experiences of Latinos in the United States. Survey topics include: attitudes towards immigrants, perceptions of discrimination, language ability, language preference, education, experiences with the health care system, fears of deportation, and attitudes about enforcement policy. Data…
Pew Hispanic Center
Background Users can download data and reports regarding the experience of Latinos in the United States. Users can also interact with maps to view population trends over time. The Pew Hispanic Center website contains reports and datasets regarding the experience of Latinos in the United States. Topics include, but are not limited to: home ownership, elections, criminal justice system, and education. Data Notes Users can view and download reports. Users…