Vital Data : National Center for Health
Statistics
Look at some of the surveys, particularly what the health surveys examine. Why do you think these are useful.? In particular look at the Health Interview, Health Examination and NAMCS data. Could they be replicated at the state level ( what might the obstacles be?)
State Vital Data Systems E.G. Virginia
Kaiser Family Foundation- State Health Facts.
Surveys of Health Status
CDC Look at the contents of the surveys, particularly the Behavioral Risk Factor surveys and be prepared to discuss the value of this survey. Click for BRFSS.
Census Data
U.S. Census Bureau Look at data available on poverty, age, geography Click on the Topics tab.. Why might these data be useful in community assessment? How would you use them? What are the problems with using the US Census data? What data is available for Virginia and where would you find it?
Virginia Data:
Weldon Cooper Center - State Statistics Take a look at the data you could obtain from this collection to assess your community. Why might this data be more use than that from the U.S. Census?
Health.Gov A website for data and health initiatives.
The Community Guide. Social Environment & Health Logic Framework. (pdf document)
The Virginia Health Information program, particularly the Industry Report
If you find other useful data links please place them inthe topic discussionboard for everyone to use