TSV – WHSC L Datablog

CDC Wonder

Overview
CDC WONDER (Wide-Range Online Data for Epidemiological Research) provides access to CDC information resources to researchers and the general public. Link

Components
Data Warehouse

Population
US population

Cost
$0

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

Years Available
Varies

Linked Datasets
No

Study Type
Varies

File Types
ASCII, HTML, TSV

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Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN)

Overview
Public health surveillance system that monitors drug-related hospital emergency departments and drug-related deaths investigated by medical examiners and coroners. Link/Data

Population
US population

Cost
$0

Clearance?
No, for publicly-available data. Yes, for restricted-use data. You have to register an account with the SAMHDA.

Years Available
2004-2011

Linked Datasets
n/a

Study Type
Surveillance

File Types
ASCII, SAS, SPSS, Stata, TSV
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General Social Survey (GSS)

Overview
The GSS is designed to record demographic and attitudinal trends of the United States population. Link /Data

Components

GSS Core
Special Topic Modules

Population
US Population

Cost
$0

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

Years Available
1972-2016

Linked Datasets
Yes. International Social Survey Programme

Study Types
Survey

Data Type
SPSS, SAS, Stata, R, ASCII, TSV
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National Latino & Asian American Study (NLAAS)

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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National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health)

Overview
Designed to study how social environments and behaviors in adolescence are linked to health outcomes. Link/Data

Components

Wave I – includes parents
Wave II- includes survey of school administration
Wave III – includes survey of romantic partners
Wave IV

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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National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH)

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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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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NHANES I Epidemiologic Followup Study (NHEFS)

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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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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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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