Quantitative Data Research: Health Data

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. Established in 1984 with 15 states, BRFSS now collects data in all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia and three U.S. territories. BRFSS completes more than 400,000 adult interviews each year, making it the largest continuously conducted health survey system in the world. Content source: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion | Division of Population Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Look at the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) as well. Data tool is located at

IHME's (Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation) catalog of the world's health and demographic data. Use the GHDx to research population census data, surveys, registries, indicators and estimates, administrative health data, and financial data related to health.

Data on more than 700 health topics covering the United States.

Data on health topics including mortality, child health and nutrition, environmental health, violence, and more. Includes annual summary of health-related data for WHO member states.