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 Statistics
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BooksBrowse our library catalog for material on statistics.
E-BooksCounty and City Data Book (Census Bureau)Official population and housing data from the 2000 Census plus business and other data for all U.S. counties, cities with 25,000 or more inhabitants, and places of 2,500 or more inhabitants. State and Metropolitan Area Data Book (Census Bureau) The State and Metropolitan Area Data Book contains a collection of statistics on social and economic conditions in the United States at the State and metropolitan area levels. Selected data for component counties and central cities of metropolitan areas are also included. Statistical Abstract of the United States (Census Bureau) The Statistical Abstract of the United States is the premier collection of statistics on social and economic conditions in the United States. Selected international data are also included. The Abstract is also your guide to sources of other data from the Census Bureau, other Federal agencies, and private organizations.
Electronic JournalsBrowse our e-journals related to statistics
DatabasesAgelineSee the section titled Statistical Data on Aging
WebsitesDemographic/Vital Statistics AgingStats.govThe Forum encourages collaboration among federal agencies to improve the quality and usefulness of data on the aging population. The Forum membership includes 13 federal agencies that produce or use statistics on aging. Bureau of Labor Statistics The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. The BLS is an independent national statistical agency that collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to the American public, the U.S. Congress, other Federal agencies, State and local governments, business, and labor. The BLS also serves as a statistical resource to the Department of Labor. Census Bureau Our Mission - The Census Bureau serves as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy. We honor privacy, protect confidentiality, share our expertise globally, and conduct our work openly. We are guided on this mission by our strong and capable workforce, our readiness to innovate, and our abiding commitment to our customers. Our Authority - The United States Census Bureau operates under Title 13, United States Code. Our Goal - To provide the best mix of timeliness, relevancy, quality, and cost for the data we collect and services we provide. Childstats.gov This web site offers easy access to statistics and reports on children and families, including: population and family characteristics, economic security, health, behavior and social environment, and education. The Forum fosters coordination, collaboration, and integration of Federal efforts to collect and report data on conditions and trends for children and families. FedStats FedStats provides information for over 100 Federal Agencies reporting expenditures of at least $500,000 per year in one or more statistical activities. FedStats - Mapstats A graphical interface for FedStats Immigration Statistics - Department of Homeland Security The DHS provides immigration statisctics about legal residents, naturalization trends, and unauthorized resident estimates. National Center for Health Workforce Analysis The Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health Professions website to locate reports about healthcare workers. State & County Quickfacts - Census Bureau A graphical interface to locate statistical information at the state and county level. State of California - Statistical resources Statistical information from the California Department of Health Services. State Healthcare Workforce Profiles - National Center for Health Workforce Analysis Data on levels of employment, projected growth and key environmental factors that affect demand for health care. Details for medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, mental health and aides. White House Briefing Room Statistics - Demographics WISQARS is an interactive database system that provides injury-related mortality data useful for research and for making informed public health decisions. Educational National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) - Department of Education The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), located within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences, is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education. White House Briefing Room Statistics - Education From the White House Social Statistics Briefing Room educational statistics. Health/Medical Statistics Ambulatory Health Care Data The National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) is a national survey designed to meet the need for objective, reliable information about the provision and use of ambulatory medical care services in the United States.3 American Cancer Society Statistics The ACS tracks cancer occurrence, including the number of deaths, cases, and how long people survive after diagnosis. ACS also tracks data regarding behaviors that influence the risk of developing cancer and the use of screening tests. American Heart Association Statistics A clearinghouse for statistics compiled by the American Heart Association. Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System The BRFSS, the world's largest telephone survey, tracks health risks in the United States. Information from the survey is used to improve the health of the American people. CDC - Centers for Disease Control
Health Statistics provide information for understanding, monitoring, improving and planning the use of resources to improve the lives of people, provide services and promote their well being. This course describes the range of available health statistics, identifies their sources and helps you understand how to use information about their structure as you search. Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project This project provides access to health statistics and information on hospital inpatient and emergency department utilization. Research, Statistics, Data & Systems - Center for Medicaid & Medicare Services This index page links you to information on CMS research, statistics, data & systems. Each link represents a topic. Topic links are grouped by category. Each topic contains from 1 to 20 pages of information. The first page of each topic starts with an Overview. At the bottom of every page, downloads and lists of related links offer you more information. Statistics resources - Department of Health & Human Services , Reference Collection Medical Expenditure Panel Survey The Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) is a set of large-scale surveys of families and individuals, their medical providers, and employers across the United States. This Web site lets you access the results of these surveys. Here you will find detailed information on health care utilization and expenditures, health insurance, and health status, as well as a variety of demographic, social, and economic characteristics of a representative sample of Americans. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The data in the weekly MMWR are provisional, based on weekly reports to CDC by state health departments. The reporting week concludes at close of business on Friday; compiled data on a national basis are officially released to the public on the succeeding Friday. National Cancer Institute Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program SEER is an authoritative source of information on cancer incidence and survival in the United States. SEER currently collects and publishes cancer incidence and survival data from population-based cancer registries covering approximately 26 percent of the US population. National Center for Health Statistics National Center for Health Statistics' Web site, is a rich source of information about America's health. As the Nation's principal health statistics agency, we compile statistical information to guide actions and policies to improve the health of our people. National Committee on Vital & Health Statistics The National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics was established by Congress to serve as an advisory body to the Department of Health and Human Services on health data, statistics and national health information policy. It fulfills important review and advisory functions relative to health data and statistical problems of national and international interest, stimulates or conducts studies of such problems and makes proposals for improvement of the Nation's health statistics and information systems. National Center for Injury Prevention & Control (NCIPC) In June 1992, CDC established the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC). As the lead federal agency for injury prevention, NCIPC works closely with other federal agencies; national, state, and local organizations; state and local health departments; and research institutions. Reports of the Surgeon General of the United States The Reports of the Surgeon General contains official reports, conference and workshop reports, and proceedings from the Office of the Surgeon General. White House Social Statistics Briefing Room - Health From the White House Social Statistics Briefing Room health related statistics. International Organizations Statistics Nationmaster.com Welcome to NationMaster.com, a massive central data source and a handy way to graphically compare nations. NationMaster is a vast compilation of data from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, UN, and OECD. Using the form above, you can generate maps and graphs on all kinds of statistics with ease. Pan-American Health Organization - Health Data In 1995, the Regional Core Health Data and Country Profile Initiative was launched by the Pan American Health Organization / Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO) to monitor the attainment of health goals and compliance with the mandates of the Member States, in addition to ensuring the availability of a basic set of data to be collected annually that would make it possible to characterize the health situation and trends in the countries of the Region of the Americas. United Nations - Statistics Division The United Nations Statistics Division compiles statistics from many international sources and produces global updates, including the Statistical Yearbook, World Statistics Pocketbook and yearbooks in specialized fields of statistics. World Bank Group - Gender Stats Gender Stats is an electronic database of gender statistics and indicators designed with user-friendly, menu-driven features. It offers statistical and other data in modules on several subjects. World Health Organization - Links to national health related websites World Health Organization Statistical Information System (WHOSIS) The WHO Statistical Information System is the guide to health and health-related epidemiological and statistical information available from the World Health Organization. Most WHO technical programs make statistical information available, and they will be linked from here. You also have the possibility to search by keywords within the WHOSIS or throughout the entire WHO site. Maintained by Ruth Anderson, MLIS | |
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