PH 320 Historical and Contemporary Public Health Challenges: Government Data and Sources

CDC is one of the major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is the lead Federal agency charged with improving the safety and quality of America's health care system. AHRQ develops the knowledge, tools, and data needed to improve the health care system and help Americans, health care professionals, and policymakers make informed health decisions.

Healthy People provides 10-year, measurable public health objectives — and tools to help track progress toward achieving them.

The Health, United States series presents an annual
overview of national trends in key health indicators.

National surveys & mandatory state-reported data.

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

Excellent research site with extensive interactive data (including interactive maps to graphically display the data) on health care outcomes and disparities
• Focus is on improving efficiency and effectiveness of health care and health care system
• Pivotal in bringing to light the role played by local & regional norms in creating marked regional variations in health care provided to patients with same problems.

, formerly Institute of Medicine (IOM)

A 'think tank' resource.

WHO is the United Nations agency that connects nations, partners and people to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health.