CDC’s PRAMS Online Data for Epidemiological Research (CPONDER)

Background This interactive tool allows users to generate tables and graphs on information relating to pregnancy and childbirth. All data comes from the CDC’s PRAMS. Topics include: breastfeeding, prenatal care, insurance coverage and alcohol use during pregnancy. CPONDER is the interaction online data tool for the Center’s for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). PRAMS gathers state and national level data on a variety of…

Flu Activity and Surveillance

Background The Flu Activity and Surveillance site at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) collects information on influenza activity in the United States. The information is collected in five categories: viral surveillance, outpatient illness surveillance, mortality surveillance, hospitalization surveillance, and a summary of the geographic spread of influenza. The purpose of the Flu Activity and Surveillance is to: find out where and when influenza is occurring, track illnesses,…

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…

National Oral Health Surveillance System (NOHSS)

Background Users can view tables and maps to gather data on oral health in the United States. The National Oral Health Surveillance System is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Oral Health. The purpose of NOHSS is to monitor oral health and to track oral health indicators on a state and national level. Oral health indicators include: dental visits, teeth cleaning, complete tooth loss, lost…

Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance System (PedNSS)

Background Users can download data tables regarding nutrition indicators and statistics of low-income children. The Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance System (PedNSS) is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). PedNSS provides information on nutrition-indicators and the nutritional status of low-income children in the United States. Information on demographics, infant feeding practices, anthropometry, anemia and health risk behaviors is collected. Data Notes Users can view and download static 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…

The Joint Canada/ United States Survey of Health

Background Users can download the survey’s report and entire data set to gain information on a variety of health indicators in the United States and Canada. The Joint Canada/ United States Health Survey was a one time study conducted with Statistics Canada and the National Center for Health Statistics at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Both countries conducted the same survey to gather information regarding: health status,…