Statistics (Epidemiology) - HHPS 5399/7304 - Intro to Community and Public Health - Research Guides at University of Arkansas Little Rock

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Please keep in mind that most statistics you will find are several years old. The reason for this is it takes time to compile and analyze the data.

FastStats (National Center for Health Statistics)
FastStats provides quick access to statistics on topics of public health importance, including: diseases and conditions, injuries, life stages and populations, and health care and insurance. (Source: FastStats website)
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
Published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the MMWR may contain useful data for your assignment. Pay attention to dates.

Global Health Observatory (World Health Organization)
Use Country Statistics option, then follow Country Profiles link.
Health Topics (World Health Organization)
Similar to FastStats, on a worldwide level.
World Factbook (US Central Intelligence Agency)
Health data falls under People and Society.
Databank (World Bank)
The World Bank is dedicated to improving health through its Millennium Development Goals. The World Bank maintains world development and service indicators.
Population Division (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs)
The Population Division focuses on several main themes, one of which is mortality. Includes publications and data.
UNICEF
UNICEF works for a more equitable world by fighting
for the rights of its future -- children. Search for data and possible white papers/reports.