Tag: Census-Demographics

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)

Overview
National survey designed to assess health and nutritional status of US. Link

Components

  • Interview
  • Dietary
  • Examination
  • Lab

Population
US population

Cost
$0

Clearance?
No. There isn’t an additional clearance step.

Years Available
1999-2018

Linked Datasets
Yes. NHANES-SSA: 1999-2004 NHANES Geocodes, NHANES-Medicaid: 1999-2004, NHANES-Medicare: 1999-2004

Study Type
Survey

File Types
XPT SAS files
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National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (NSHAP)

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A longitudinal study that strives to understand the well-being of older, community-dwelling Americans. Link/Data

Components

  • In-home interview
  • Biomeasures
  • Supplemental Self-Administered Questionnaire (SAQ)

Population
US population. Ages 57-

Cost
$0

Clearance?
Yes. A completed NSHAP restricted data usage agreement, a copy of IRB approval, and a data protection plan must be mailed to the appropriate agency.

Years Available 
2005-2011

Study Type
Longitudinal Study

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National Vital Statistics System

Overview
Birth, Death, Marriage, Divorce records for United States. Link

Components

  • Births
  • Mortality
  • Fetal Death
  • Marriages and Divorce

Population
US population

Cost
$0

Clearance?
No. There isn’t an additional clearance step.

Years Available
1968-2011

Linked Datasets
Birth/Infant death

File Types
TSV
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Online Analytical Statistical Information System (OASIS)

Overview
Online query system featuring standardized health data for the state of Georgia. Link

Components

  • Query Tool
  • Mapping Tool
  • Charting tool
  • GIS

Population
Residents of the state of Georgia

Cost
$0

Clearance?
No. There isn’t an additional clearance step.

Years Available 

Linked Datasets
1994-2010

File Types
TSV

Note: If you need more detailed data, please contact
Shenita Peterson: srpeter [at] emory [dot] edu or the Office of Health Indicators for Planning (OHIP):
ohip [at] dhr [dot] state [dot] ga [dot] us
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Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)

Overview
Collects state-specific, population-based data on maternal attitudes and experiences before, during, and shortly after pregnancy. Link

Components

  • Mail-in questionnaire
  • Telephone Interview

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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Social Explorer

social-explorer

Overview
An online research tool that features current and historical census data and demographic information. Link

Components

  • U.S. Census (maps and data)
  • American Community Survey (maps and data)
  • Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB) (maps and data)
  • InfoGroup (maps and data)

Population
US Population

Cost
$0

Clearance?
No. There isn’t an additional clearance step.

Social Explorer Professional is available through an Emory University subscription

Years Available
Varies by dataset. Range: 1790-present

Linked Datasets
No

Study Types
Survey

Data Type
CSV, TSV, Excel xls files
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Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER)

Overview
Collect national statistics on incidence, prevalence and survival of those living with cancer in the United States. Link/Data

Population
US population

Cost
$0

Clearance?
Yes. Data Usage Agreement

Years Available
1973-2010

Linked Datasets
Yes. SEER- Medicare Linked Database, SEER- Medicare Health Outcomes Survey (HOS), SEER-National Longitudinal Mortality Study (NLMS)

Study Type
Surveillance

File Types
SEER*Stat
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UNdata

Overview
Advance the development of the global statistical system and promote the dissemination of statistical information. Link

Components
Data Warehouse

Population
International

Cost
$0

Clearance?
No. There isn’t an additional clearance step.

Years Available
Varies

Linked Datasets

Study Type
Varies by dataset

File Types
XML, CSV, semi colon delimited, pipe delimited
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World Health Organization

Overview
The GHO data repository provides access to over 50 datasets on priority health topics. Link

Components
Data Warehouse

Population
International

Cost
$0

Clearance?
Varies by dataset

Years Available
Varies by dataset

Study Type
Varies by dataset

File Types
CSV, XML
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Main Variables: