Research Guides: Nursing: Government & Statistics

Government Sites

State Health Facts State Health Facts is a project of the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation and provides free, up-to-date, and easy-to-use health data for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the United States.
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is the nation’s premier system of health-related telephone surveys that collect state data about U.S. residents regarding their health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services.
Pennsylvania Department of Health - County Health Profiles

City Health Dashboard 37 measures of health, the factors that shape health, and drivers of health equity to guide local solutions for U.S. cities
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2020 County Health Rankings State Reports
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The goals of the program are to:

Build awareness of the multiple factors that influence health.
Provide a reliable, sustainable source of local data and evidence to communities to help them identify opportunities to improve their health.
Engage and activate local leaders from many sectors in creating sustainable community change.
Connect & empower community leaders working to improve health.
Rural Data Explorer Select from a wide range of data on health disparities, health workforce, demographics, and more. Explore how metropolitan and nonmetro counties compare, nationwide and by state.