Category: Data Systems
New Methods Help Fill Health Data Gaps while Protecting Privacy
Innovative Statistical Strategies Provide “Synthetic” Data Developed from Survey Participant Responses NCHS researchers compare methods for developing synthetic data for complex surveys, highlighting one that strikes the ideal balance between data usefulness and privacy protection. When you fill out a health survey or provide personal information at a medical visit, you probably trust that your Read More >
Posted on byDiscover the Latest Additions to NCHS’ Data Query System
CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics has added more data to our Data Query System (DQS). This tool makes health data easier to find and use. Explore data about more than 120 health topics from multiple national data sources in DQS. Use the system to find national estimates, visualize public health trends, and download formatted Read More >
Posted on byNew Interactive Dashboard and Data File Feature Health Center Data
Two new developments provide more access to data on visits to health centers in the United States. The National Center for Health Statistics’s (NCHS) Division of Health Care Statistics recently launched an interactive dashboard and released a public use data file from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS). These resources feature data collected in Read More >
Posted on byIntroducing the NCHS Data Query System
In today’s ever-changing public health landscape, access to comprehensive data is essential for informed decision-making. That’s why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has launched its newest tool: the Data Query System (DQS). DQS brings together data from major NCHS and external sources into one easy-to-use online tool. Read More >
Posted on byDirector’s Corner—NCHS and Public Health
Monday, April 7, marks the beginning of National Public Health Week. For the past 20 years, the American Public Health Association has observed National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation’s health. This makes it a good time reflect Read More >
Posted on by2012 National Conference on Health Statistics
More than 1,000 attendees from federal and regional governments, academia, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector converged on the Renaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel August 6–8 for the 2012 National Conference on Health Statistics. Plenary Session Speakers Address Health, Statistical Challenges National leaders in statistics, health research, and health policy shared the stage at Read More >
Posted on byAsk the Expert: Dr. David Huang
[Editor’s note: NCHS is responsible for monitoring and analyzing data for the HHS Healthy People program. In addition, about one-third of the program’s objectives use NCHS-collected data. We spoke with Dr. David Huang of the Office of Analysis and Epidemiology (OAE) about the Healthy People program.] Q. Healthy People 2010: Final Review comes out Read More >
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