Health Statistics

Women's health care in the United States: Key Findings | Health Care Report Card. National Women's Law Center.

The 2010 Census shows the number of people who live in the U.S. and the American Community Survey shows how people live. See Data & Documentation. Indicators: Age and Sex / Aging, Ancestry, Disability, Commuting to Work, Education, Employment, Family/Relationships, Income and Earnings, Language, Origins, Population Change Poverty, Race and Ethnicity, Veterans, Housing

From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tables with national health statistics for infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Tables can be customized by age, gender, race/ethnicity, and geographic location to explore different trends and patterns.

Health, United States, an Annual Report, presents national trends in health statistics on such topics as birth and death rates, infant mortality, life expectancy, morbidity and health status, risk factors, use of ambulatory and inpatient care, health personnel and facilities, financing of health care, health insurance and managed care, and other health topics. In addition to national level data, data are commonly shown by age group, sex, race and Hispanic origin, geography, poverty status, and education level whenever possible. Previous editions, back to 1975 are available.

provides a single point of access to a wide variety of public health reports and data systems, both local and external, categorized here by topic: Chronic Conditions (Death, Aging, Asthma, Cancer, Diabetes, Disabilities, Heart Disease, Indicators) Communicable Diseases (AIDS, Trends, STDs, TB); Environmental Health (Disease, Environment, Exposure); Health Practices & Preventions; Injury Prevention; Occupational Health.

January-June 2011. Survey results, and 1997-2010 comparison for: Insurance coverage/lack; Place for medical care; Affordability/Access to health care; Vaccinations; Obesity; Physical activity; Smoking; Alcohol; HIV; General health status; Personal care needs.

Provides access to statistical information produced by the Federal Government. Includes searching and linking capablilties to more than 100 agencies that provide data and trend information on such topics as economic and population trends, crime, education, health care, aviation safety, energy use, farm production and more.

View Report Data by Nation, Region, State, MMSA, Indicator.

High Priority Health Indicators: Access to Health Services; Clinical Prevention Services; Environmental Quality; Injury and Violence; Maternal, Infant, & Child Health; Mental Health; Nutrition, Phyiscal Activity, Obesity; Oral Health; Reproductive & Sexual Health; Social Determinants; Substance Abuse; Tobacco

Statistic Search options: Specific Conditions; Research; Journal Articles; Directories & Organizations; Publications; Law & Policy; Children; Teenagers; Men; Women; Seniors; Related Issues; Latest News

Dozens of statistical reports issued (see "How to Cite NCHS Publications").

2012 Releases and archives. Wealth of resources.

Mortality, Natality, Marriage, Divorce, Family Growth, Institutionalized Persons,