Health Statistics: National Level

The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) compiles statistical information that is used in research by a broad audience including health professionals, policy makers, physicians, health providers, and students.

The FastStats site provides quick access to statistics on topics of public health importance. Topics include diseases and conditions, injuries, life stages and populations, health care and insurance, births, and deaths

Healthy People 2020 identifies nearly 600 objectives with 1,200 measures to improve the health of all Americans. Included on this site are data searching tools, infographics, sources for evidence-based research, and much more!

Presents national trends in United States health status.

"America’s Health Rankings® is the longest-running annual assessment of the nation’s health on a state-by-state basis. For the past 25 years, America’s Health Rankings® has provided a holistic view of the health of the nation".

"For more than 20 years, the Dartmouth Atlas Project has documented glaring variations in how medical resources are distributed and used in the United States. The project uses Medicare data to provide information and analysis about national, regional, and local markets, as well as hospitals and their affiliated physicians".