Swisher Library: DNP: Health Data & Statistics

Information on this guide was borrowed from the UNC Health Sciences Library.

Intro - Health Data & Statistics

This page provides a collection of links to frequently used health data and statistics web sites. Finding the health statistics you need can be surprisingly easy using Google. Search specific words for your topic along with the word statistics.

Google Search Example: adolescent obesity "united states" statistics

Sometimes, finding the data you need is more complicated. Browse the link lists for a relevant site and use the tutorials linked below to learn more searching tips.

Tutorials

Finding and Using Health Statistics
"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." From the National Library of Medicine.
Health Statistics Tutorial
This section of the Public Health Information & Data Tutorial teaches you how to identify relevant and appropriate data and information sources. Sponsored by Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce.

Health Data and Statistics Resources

HealthData.gov
"This site is dedicated to making high value health data more accessible to entrepreneurs, researchers, and policy makers in the hopes of better health outcomes for all." - From Health Data
Where can I find health statistics? (National Library of Medicine)
This comprehensive subject guide includes some of the major sources of health and general statistics in the United States and a brief list of international resources. Resources include print and online publications, databases, datasets, online tools, and websites. The majority are from U.S. government agencies.
National Center for Health Statistics
The United States' principal health statistics agency provides data and reports on a wide range of health topics. Select Topics to link to FastStats for quick access to summary data.
State Health Facts
Search state health facts compiled by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Global Health Observatory Data Repository
"The Global Health Observatory (GHO) is WHO's portal providing access to data and analyses for monitoring the global health situation. It provides critical data and analyses for key health themes, as well as direct access to the full database. The GHO presents data from all WHO programmes and provides links to supporting information." [provider description]