Health Statistics

Earlier years in catalog Use keyword "meps" and select material type "data

Tracks health risks in the United States over ten years, national and state data and includes mapping tool and GIS formatted data for download.

The purpose of the 500 Cities Project is to provide city- and census tract-level small area estimates for chronic disease risk factors, health outcomes, and clinical preventive service use for the largest 500 cities in the United States. These small area estimates will allow cities and local health departments to better understand the burden and geographic distribution of health-related variables in their jurisdictions, and assist them in planning public health interventions. Data can be extracted and used with GIS software

Current news, trends and national and state data on substance abuse.

Statistics on deaths and injuries caused by college drinking from the NIAAA.

Chartbook from the NCHS indicating Trends in the Health of Americans. This resource includes over 140 trend tables including topics such as fertility, natality and mortality. Includes Mental Health Expenditures and other data.

Annual report provides regional and country statistics on illegal use of drugs and drug trafficking.

Sponsored by the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, an Agency of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

Survey data starting in 1991 based on high school questionnaire about health behavior.

Biennial report from 2004. Links to tables and figures through the report. Data includes statistics such as: major national and state trends, state mental health agency controlled expenditures and revenues for mental health.

Assesses the health status and health behaviors of U.S. adults aged 65 years and older and makes recommendations to improve the mental and physical health of all Americans in their later years. The report includes national- and state-based report cards that examine 15 key indicators of older adult health, strategies to improve the health and quality of life of older adults, and state examples that highlight innovative healthy aging efforts at the state and community level.