Research Methods in Healthcare: IHS 4504

QuickFacts provides provides statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.

We believe in a future where everyone has opportunities to be healthy and to thrive. Many factors impact how long and how well we live. Our data show how these factors shape community conditions, while highlighting the stark differences in health that stem from injustices and barriers to opportunity. Use our resources to take action toward better health for all.

FLHealthCHARTS is a single source for health‐related data that comes from many different programs and agencies.
FLHealthCHARTS features over 4,300 health indicators. Most data are updated annually, but some are updated quarterly.
Query systems are updated weekly with current, provisional vital statistics.
FLHealthCHARTS helps communities get data they need to identify local health issues and develop community health plans.

The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Click on map or state name for individual state data.

Sponsored by the Kaiser Family Foundation. Statistics and maps (US Only) on health insurance coverage, health spending by state, and provider/service use.

The AHRQ Data Tools allow you to explore AHRQ data sources in depth through bar charts, trend charts, geographic maps, and more. Create and download charts and datasets to support your research. AHRQ focuses on data and analytics to help healthcare decision makers understand how the U.S. healthcare system is working and where there are opportunities for improvement.

Our mission is to provide a wide variety of health and health-related information to help policymakers, advocates and individuals understand a population’s health in a holistic, inclusive manner. The diverse set of measures included in America’s Health Rankings® reflect our belief that “health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” (World Health Organization Charter).

Child Welfare Information Gateway promotes the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, youth, and families by connecting child welfare, adoption, and related professionals as well as the public to information, resources, and tools covering topics on child welfare, child abuse and neglect, out-of-home care, adoption, and more.

An online resource for U.S. Disability Statistics

From a branch of the US Department of Health & Human Services. Focuses on federal (HRSA) grant data, healthcare systems, and shortage areas. Searchable by zip code.

Health statistics are numbers that summarize information related to health. Researchers and experts from government, private, and non-profit agencies and organizations collect health statistics. They use the statistics to learn about public health and health care.

By identifying statistical trends and trails, health care providers can monitor local conditions and compare them to state, national, and international trends. Health statistics provide empirical data to assist in the allocation of public and private funds and help to determine how research efforts should be focused. A comprehensive list of credible statistical websites.

The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is to provide statistical information that will guide actions and policies to improve the health of the American people. As the Nation’s principal health statistics agency, NCHS leads the way with accurate, relevant, and timely data.

SAMHSA's Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality (CBHSQ) is the lead Federal government agency for behavioral health data and research.
CBHSQ maintains several data collection systems and surveys on key topics in U.S. behavioral health, including: The National Survey on Drug Use and Health, which measures behavioral health indicators across the United States; and The Behavioral Health Services Information System, which collects information on the U.S. behavioral health treatment system and connects people with substance use and mental health treatment through the Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator.

An introduction to healthcare statistics in the European Union. EuroStat also maintains a vast collection of other data, healthcare and population related, that may be relevant.

The OECD Health Database offers the most comprehensive source of comparable statistics on health and health systems across OECD countries.

WHO's annual World Health Statistics reports present the most recent health statistics for the WHO Member States.