LibGuides: Public & Community Health Nursing: Local & State Data

Local Health Resources

Pennsylvania Department of Health
Health Statistics & Research

Each state is required to collect public health data. This data is collected from vital records (birth, death, fetal death, etc.), immunizations, hospitalizations, treatment of certain diseases, etc.

Use the following websites to find health statistics at the local level (state, county, or city).

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
Center for Health Statistics
Philadelphia Department of Health
Health Data
Behaviorial Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
BRFSS is a state-wide system of health surveys designed to collect information on health risk behaviors, preventative health, and access to health care.
EDDIE - PA Department of Health interactive statistics tool
Customizable reporting and mapping application using current and historic datasets for population, birth/death rates, communicable disease prevalence, and other health and vital statistics information.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Datahub
This site uses public health, health care cost, and other data to enable users to create engaging visualizations of health care challenges and issues.
Quick Health Data Online
State and County level health data oriented to public health researchers and students.
Community Health Needs Assessment
This online toolkit provides core statistics on demographics and health outcomes at the state and county level.
PA Healthcare Cost Containment Statistics
Reports and data concerning cost and quality of health care in Pennsylvania. Includes county-level statistics on hospitalizations by type of facility, facility name, condition or illness. Also includes quality metric comparisons for specific hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Vital Statistics

Pennsylvania Vital Statistics
Statistics for births, deaths, health, disease, and marriage in the state of Pennsylvania.
New Jersey Vital Statistics
Statistics for births, deaths, health, disease, and marriage in the state of New Jersey.

Local Population Statistics

2010 Census
The US Census counts every resident in the United States. The Constitution requires that this be done every 10 years. The most recent census was completed in 2010, and the data is being released as it is available.
Philadelphia School Profiles
View data profiles for every school in the Philadelphia School District. Includes 171 elementary schools, 25 middle schools, and 61 high schools.

Maps

County Health Rankings
All counties within any U.S. state are ranked by health outcomes and health factors. Rankings include color coded maps.
Food Environment Atlas
The atlas displays data about food choices, health and well-being, and community characteristics. Data available at the county level.

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