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Healthy People 2030
Healthy People 2030 sets data-driven national objectives to improve health and well-being over the next decade.

Kaiser Family Foundation This link opens in a new window
Global and domestic health data, policy analyses, and in depth policy news coverage maintained by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Search state and global health facts databases covering HIV/AIDS and other diseases, as well as key health and socio-economic indicators. Includes infographics, interactive data, video and additional formats.

State Health Facts
Provides health data on all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the United States, counties, territories, and other geographies; comprised of more than 800 health indicators from public and private sources; and lets users map, rank, trend, and download data.

Health.gov The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion presents information on dietary and physical activity guidelines, health literacy, quality and safety.

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report is a weekly report of cases of 50 notifiable diseases, nationally and by state, and compared with the past 5 years.
National Vital Statistics System a division of the National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control, calls itself the “oldest and most successful system” for sharing and linking birth and mortality data from the 50 states and territories.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin. (SAMHSA) The Data, Outcomes and Quality section lets one search or browse by topic for surveys and reports on mental health and substance abuse.
Health and Retirement Study from the National Institute of Aging, University of Michigan. Biannual survey of the demographics, health status, measures of social and economic well-being of U.S. population over age 50. Free registration with a username and password is required to download the data files.
National Center for Health Statistics, a part of the federal Center for Disease Control, provides datasets and statistics on a variety of health topics
National Health Interview Survey
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
Research Data Center of CDC allows researchers access to restricted data. Today, in addition to providing access to NCHS data, the RDC also hosts restricted data from a variety of groups within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Forms to submit a proposal for access are on the site

Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality part of DHHS, focuses on health quality and safety.

NIH Institutes and Centers list of NIH's 27 research centers; many include fact sheets and statistical reports

SAMHSA Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
An agency of the European Union aimed at strengthening Europe's defences against infectious diseases. The core functions cover a wide spectrum of activities: surveillance, epidemic intelligence, response, scientific advice, microbiology, preparedness, public health training, international relations, health communication, and the scientific journal Eurosurveillance.

World Bank Organization
Provides developmental assistance to developing countries; site describes projects, publications, research
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World Health Organization
Priority site with links to global resources and publications.
Pan American Health Organization
Major international health organization whose aim is to strengthen national and local health systems and improve the health of the peoples of the Americas
CDC Global health CDC's Center for Global Health coordinates and manages the agency's resources and expertise to address global challenges such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, emergency and refugee health, non-communicable diseases, injuries, and more.
UNICEF Data UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for the rights of every child. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle: pre-natal care for healthy births, clean water and sanitation, health care and education.
The Campbell Collaboration produces systematic reviews of interventions in behavioral and social sciences, including nutrition, social welfare and crime.
LILACS Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information includes controlled clinical trials and resources in Spanish

eHRAF World Cultures This link opens in a new window
Multi-cultural database of books, articles & dissertations organized by cultures, ethnic groups & traditions. Provides in-depth information on all aspects of cultural social life for selected cultures. Formerly called eHRAF Collection of Ethnography.