This guide is designed to assist users in selecting the most appropriate method of measuring adiposity in children when conducting population-level research and/or evaluation on obesity.
The Alcohol Policy Information System (APIS) provides detailed information on laws pertaining to alcohol and recreational use of cannabis in the United States at both state and federal levels. APIS also provides dashboards and visualizations to assist research, analysis, and evaluation. They system was developed to encourage and facilitate research on the effects and effectiveness of alcohol-related public policies in the United States.
Provides easy access to national and state level CDC data on a range of key indicators of health and well-being for older adults, including caregiving, subjective cognitive decline, screenings and vaccinations, and mental health. These indicators provide a snapshot of currently available surveillance information and can be useful for prioritization and evaluation of public health interventions.
List of tools to help researchers analyze data developed by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG).
Surveillance data on HIV infection, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and tuberculosis (TB), which are available to everyone through an interactive mapping tool.
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.
Clinical guidelines from the Health Resources & Services Administration for infants, children, and adolescents that are age-specific, are based on the best available scientific evidence, and help increase the quality of primary and preventive care.
National trends data and key measures of progress in cancer prevention and risk factors including tobacco, physical activity, diet, sun, environment, genetic testing, sleep, and weight.
National data trends that examine obesity prevention and reducing the risk of certain types of cancer, and improving cancer outcomes.
Publicly available datasets relevant to childhood obesity research, including obesity-related health behaviors, outcomes, and determinants; and policies and environmental factors.
Provides up-to-date information on the prevalence and incidence of diabetes and prediabetes, risk factors for complications, acute and long-term complications, deaths, and costs. These data can help focus efforts to prevent and control diabetes across the United States. This report is continually updated as data become available and is intended for a scientific audience.
CDC data and tools on health conditions and social determinants of health, such as income, educational level, and employment, that can help focus efforts to improve community health.
Provides many public health data sets to researchers and the public, including access to preliminary mortality estimates from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). CDC WONDER can be valuable in public health research, decision making, priority setting, program evaluation, and resource allocation. Access statistical research data published by CDC, as well as reference materials, reports and guidelines on health-related topics. Search public-use data sets about deaths, cancer incidence, HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis, vaccinations, births, census data and more.
A digital repository providing a single point of access to resources and research findings in National Institute on Drug Abuse's National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network.
A source of state-level data on adults with disabilities. Access information on six functional disability types: cognitive, hearing, mobility, vision, self-care, and independent living. Explore data on more than 30 health topics - including smoking, obesity, heart disease, and diabetes - among adults with or without disabilities.
An interactive tool designed to help researchers and practitioners: (1) develop a 'logic model' or diagram for their research or practice question; (2) select the dissemination and implementation D&I model(s) that best fit(s) their research question or practice problem; (3) combine multiple D&I models; (4) adapt the D&I model(s) to the study or practice context; (5) use the D&I model(s) throughout the research or practice process; and (6) find existing measures to assess the key constructs of the D&I model(s) selected.
Evidence-based resources and tools to help prevent HIV/AIDS and its complications, including mobile apps, eLearning modules, and recommended interventions.
A searchable database of evidence-based cancer control programs designed to provide program planners and public health practitioners easy and immediate access to program materials in areas such as cancer screening, diet and nutrition, sun safety, and public health genomics.
Searchable collection of scientifically-based resources on mental health and substance use, including Treatment Improvement Protocols, toolkits, resource guides, and clinical practice guidelines. Compiled by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for clinicians, educators, policymakers, and other audiences.
A comprehensive fall prevention toolkit for Veteran's Affairs (VA) facilities, including a falls notebook, assessment tools, podcasts, and handbooks for military personnel.