Important Note
Some data may no longer be available due to recent federal directives. Don't hesitate to contact me if I can help you find alternative sources of data.
Welcome!
This guide provides you with some selected sources of health statistics and datasets. It is not comprehensive, and there may be other sources of helpful data available to you. I would be glad to provide you with additional sources of statistics and data. Please use the information on the right to get in touch with me if I can assist you.
Some Terminology
Statistics: represent data that has already been analyzed and summarized. Statistics are often presented in tables and charts.
Data: made up of raw numbers, and often represents a specific variable from a survey. Data are the building blocks of statistics.
Datasets: collections of raw numbers centered around a specific theme, survey or topic area. Datasets can be downloaded into statistical software to be analyzed.
Tutorials & Guides to Finding & Understanding Data/Statistics
Statistical Databases
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ProQuest Statistical Insight This link opens in a new window
ProQuest Statistical Insight is a research database offering access to published statistical data from U.S. federal and state agencies, international organizations, and private institutions. It includes over 960,000 downloadable tables and 275,000 reports, supporting historical and contemporary analysis across disciplines such as economics, public policy, international relations, and the social sciences. Part of ProQuest Government Documents.
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ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the U.S. This link opens in a new window
The Statistical Abstract of the United States is a comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States, with 1400+ individually indexed tables with attached spreadsheets. Part of ProQuest Government Documents.
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ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the World This link opens in a new window
The Statistical Abstracts of the World is a collection of the statistical abstracts from many countries. These statistical abstracts are generally issued by the national statistical offices of foreign governments and contain country-level data not easily found elsewhere. Global and regional statistical compendia issued by international organizations are included. Part of ProQuest Government Documents.
