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Resources by Topic: Statistics and data

Health, United States
Presents national trends in health statistics, with data released throughout the year from more than 40 data sources. Covers health status and determinants, healthcare utilization, access, and expenditures. Includes rural data - see the Data Finder and select "Metropolitan and nonmetropolitan" under Population Subgroups.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
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Local Trends in Heart Disease and Stroke Mortality Dashboard
Provides state and county-level data on cardiovascular disease from 1999 to 2019 in the U.S. Shows changes and trends in mortality rates and includes demographic breakdowns by age, race, and sex.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Ohio Online State Health Assessment
An interactive website that provides state and county-level data on population health in Ohio. Includes information on demographics; leading causes of death; healthcare access, spending, and systems; public health and prevention; and social, economic, and physical environment.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Ohio Department of Health
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Estimates of Emergency Department Visits in the United States, 2016-2022
Interactive table displaying both counts and rates of emergency department visits from 2016-2022 for the 10 leading primary diagnoses and reasons for visit. Data can be stratified by patient and hospital characteristics, including being in a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) or non-MSA.
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
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Health Insurance Coverage, 2008-2021
Animated map showing annual county-level data on health insurance coverage from 2008-2022, based on the Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE).
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Indiana Community Profile Dashboard
Provides county-level statistics for the state of Indiana, including resident demographics, education, health, and housing. Includes individual county profiles highlighting available amenities and associated community projects. Provides metropolitan, micropolitan, or rural county designation.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Indiana Center for Rural Engagement
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Environmental Justice Index (EJI)
Mapping and data tool that presents census tract-level statistical data on 36 environmental, social, and health factors contributing to environmental injustice. Uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to generate rankings.
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organizations: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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The National Risk Index for Natural Hazards
Dataset and online tool to help illustrate the communities most at risk for 18 natural hazards. Designed and built by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in collaboration with stakeholders and partners in academia; local, state and federal government; and private industry. Uses source data for natural hazard and community risk factors to develop a baseline relative risk measurement for each United States county and census tract.
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Disability Counts
Tool to access the most recent county-level disability estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). Includes data disability rates by gender, race, type of disability, and more.
Type: Tool
Sponsoring organization: Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities
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National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) Comprehensive Cancer Control Plans
Shares comprehensive cancer control plans for all 50 states, the 6 U.S. affiliated Pacific jurisdictions, Puerto Rico, and several tribes. Outlines how the organizations plan to address cancer in their geographic service area based on the specific needs of the population they serve, including those in rural areas.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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