A free tutorial on health statistics from the Nation Library of Medicne
Past statistics on various health topics for which data was collected can be found using the CDC archive website. Search by topic and consider adding the words "report" or "statistics."
Cultural Competence Self Assessments for Health Practitioners
Consumer-oriented information
US government's health goals website. Healthy People 2030 "includes 358 core — or measurable — objectives as well as developmental and research objectives" (from website).
Local public and community health outreach
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
"The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has been restructured to sharpen our focus on public health. Our job is to promote and protect the health of people, and the communities where they live, learn, work, worship, and play." The central office is located in Austin, TX.
For health statistics, click on the Center for Health Services data link. For information on contract and health spending, use the reports and other links on the DSHS page.
The landing page is a page listing links to weekly flu statistics. Use the menu bars on the right side of the screen to get data on other topics such as asthma, diabetes, heat, and more.
"The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program is a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute." The program works "to improve health outcomes for all and to close the health gaps between those with the most and least opportunities for good health."
Organization that promotes itself as advocating for "health over profits" and a world without cigarettes.
"Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem."
"The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation."
"The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking."
"Congress established the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in 1992 to make substance use and mental disorder information, services, and research more accessible."
In addition to its prominent ad campaign emphasizing the health damage caused by cigarette smoke and tobacco products, the site includes statistics, state fact sheets, tips for quitting, and links to community resources.
Site includes the extensive Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (Third Edition).