Research Guides: Communication: Health Communications: Statistics

Statistics

Fast Stats A-Z
Quick access to statistics on topics of public health importance, organized alphabetically.
FedStats
Provides access to the full range of official statistical information produced by the Federal Government without having to know in advance which Federal agency produces which particular statistic.
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
From CDC, world’s largest, ongoing telephone health survey system, tracking health conditions and risk behaviors in the U.S. yearly since 1984. Factors assessed include tobacco use, health care coverage, HIV/AIDS, physical activity, consumption.
National Center for Health Statistics
The principal health statistics agency in the United States.
WHO Global Health Observatory
Health-related statistics more more than 194 Member States.
HHS Data Council
Brings together key health and human services data and statistics.
NCHS Fact Sheets
Summaries and highlights of key statistics on a variety of health-related issues.

North Carolina Rural Data Bank This link opens in a new window
The Rural Data Bank is North Carolina's leading source of information on rural people, communities and the rural economy. The goal of the data bank is to provide leaders and concerned citizens with the statistical information they need to bring about a more prosperous rural North Carolina. The site contains information on county profiles, topic profiles, trends and issues.