Background Users can generate tables, charts and maps or download data sets to gather information on the characteristics of housing and population in communities. Data is available for towns, cities, metropolitan areas, counties, states, regions, divisions and for the entire nation. The American Community Survey is developed and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. It is an ongoing survey, conducted annually, that provides information on population and housing. Communities can…
National Health Interview Survey (NHIS)
Users can download reports and the data set on a range of health topics in the United States. Examples of topics include: vaccinations, insurance coverage, mortality, nutrition and tobacco. Background The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) is a part of the National Center for Health Statistics at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. NHIS data is on a wide range of health topics and is collected by the U.S.…
National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health)
Users can download or order data regarding adolescent health and well-being and the factors that influence the adolescent transition into adulthood. Background The Add Health Study, conducted by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute for Child Health and Human Development, began during the 1994-1995 school year with a nationally representative sample of students in grades 7-12. The cohort has been followed into adulthood. Participants’ social, physical, economic and psychological information…
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National Longitudinal Surveys
Background The National Longitudinal Surveys provide information from nationally representative samples regarding labor market participation and activities, such as: educational history and employment status, number of hours worked per week and other job characteristics. Information is also provided on significant aspects of life, such as: marriage, fertility, income, and health. The National Longitudinal Surveys are done by the Bureau of Labor Statistics at the US Department of Labor. The 5…