Statistics and Data for Health Administration
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National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
This is “the nation’s principal health statistics agency,” operating through the Centers for Disease Control. Among other things, they document the health status of the population and of important subgroups, identify disparities in health status and use of health care by race/ethnicity, socio-economic status, region, and other population characteristics, provide information for making changes in public policies and programs, and evaluate the impact of health policies and programs.
CDC Wonder
Another statistics area sponsored by the CDC, Wonder “provides a single point of access to a wide variety of reports and numeric public health data.” It is a reliable, easy-to-use source for detailed public health data reports. Most areas are organized by topic, or by alphabetical list.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is the lead Federal agency charged with improving the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans. As one of 12 agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services, AHRQ supports health services research that will improve the quality of health care and promote evidence-based decision making. They provide links to statistical data in the Data & Surveys section, along with useful information in many other areas.
Statistical Abstract of the United States: Health & Nutrition
The Statistical Abstract of the United States, published since 1878, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. The Health and Nutrition section presents statistics on health expenditures and insurance coverage (including Medicare and Medicaid), medical personnel, hospitals, nursing homes and other care facilities, injuries, diseases, disability status, nutritional intake of the population, and food consumption.
STAT!Ref Medical Reference Library
STAT!Ref online is a cross-searchable, healthcare reference that integrates core titles with evidence-based resources and useful search tools. It offers the ability to access different types of resources from one site. Simply enter a search term and all the available resources will be searched leading to results relevant to your topic of interest. This electronic database is available to authorized IUPUI users.
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) collects data on general health services, the health professions workforce, and resource issues related to access, equity, quality, and cost of care. HRSA maintains the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients and the National Bone Marrow Donor Registry.
World Health Organization Statistical Information System (WHOSIS)
The World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations specialized agency for health. WHOSIS is the area specifically responsible for disseminating statistics and data collected by WHO, including mortality rates and causes, disease statistics, risk factors & health service coverage, and inequities in health.
Indiana Department of Health: Data and Statistics
This is the official website for the Indiana Department of Health. The entire website is very good source of information about health and health administration at the state level. This link connects to data and statistics, including morality and natality, infectious diseases and immunization, youth risk behaviors, and much more.
