Overview
A national study that aims to provide information on the similarities and differences in mental illness. Link/Data
Population
US population. Latinos and Asian Americans. 18+ years old.
Cost
$0
Clearance?
No. There isn’t an additional clearance step.
Years Available
2002-2003
Study Types
Survey
Data Type
SAS, SPSS, Stata, ASCII, TSV
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Overview
Designed to study how social environments and behaviors in adolescence are linked to health outcomes. Link/Data
Components
Population
US, adolescents. 10-21 years old at the beginning of study.
Cost
$0
Clearance?
Yes. Restricted data: IRB- approved security plan, data use contract
Years Available
1994-2008
Linked Datasets
No
Study Type
Longitudinal
File Types
ASCII, SAS, SPSS, Stata, TSV
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Overview
Provides national and state-level estimates on the use of tobacco products, alcohol, illicit drugs (including non-medical use of prescription drugs) and mental health in the United States. Link/Data
Population
US population, 12+ years old
Cost
$0
Clearance?
Yes. One has to log into SAMHSA and “sign” an online agreement.
Years Available
1979-2011
Linked Datasets
No.
Study Type
Survey
File Types
SAS, SPSS, Stata, TSV
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Main Variables:
Overview
A national longitudinal study designed to investigate the relationship between the variables accessed in NHANES I and subsequent morbidity, mortality, and hospital utilization. Link/Data
Population
US population. All persons 25-74 years of age who completed a medical examination at NHANES I in 1971-75
Cost
$0
Clearance?
No. There isn’t an additional clearance step.
Years Available
1982- 1992, ongoing
Linked Datasets
Yes. NHEFS-Mortality: 1971-2000, NHEFS-SSA : 1962-2003, NHEFS- Medicare: 1991-2000
Study Type
Longitudinal
File Types
TSV
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Main Variables:
Overview
Collects state-specific, population-based data on maternal attitudes and experiences before, during, and shortly after pregnancy. Link
Components
Population
US, Women, reproductive age
Cost
$0
Clearance?
Yes. Includes an application, project abstract (350 words), and a data sharing agreement
Years Available
1988-2009
Linked Datasets
No
Study Type
Surveillance
File Types
SUDAAN, SAS, SPSS, STATA
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Overview
A data library designed to host high quality health and science data. Link
Components
Population
Varies by dataset
Cost
$0
Clearance?
No. There isn’t an additional clearance step.
Years Available
Varies by dataset
Linked Datasets
No
Study Types
Data warehouse
Data Type
CSV, SPSS & SAS command files, SPSS portable and SAS transport files
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Main Variables:
Overview
The World Bank’s mission is to reduce the world’s poverty. The Data Catalog provides download access to World Bank data sets through their Open Data initiative. Link
Components
Data Warehouse
Population
International
Cost
$0
Clearance?
Varies by dataset
Years Available
1950-2012
Study Type
Varies by dataset
File Types
SPSS, Stata
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Main Variables:
Overview
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) monitors health-risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability among youth and adults. Link/Data
Population
US population, 12–21 years old
Cost
$0
Clearance?
No. There isn’t an additional clearance step.
Years Available
1995-2011
Linked Datasets
Study Type
Surveillance, Survey
File Types
Access mdb files , ASCII, SAS converter, SPSS converter
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Main Variables: