A website that enables users to download PLCO datasets, learn about PLCO, and search a database of research projects and publications.
A comprehensive, practical guide for health care practitioners and researchers to plan and deploy methods to support uptake of effective practices in routine care settings.
A portfolio of materials to help kids understand how to read the Nutrition Facts label on food packages.
A searchable database of community-based studies assessing known factors impacting rates of childhood obesity, providing information on the study design, measures, content areas, and populations examined.
Reports and publications from the Surgeon General covering a range of topics including substance abuse, tobacco, suicide prevention, disease prevention, mental health, violence, oral health, physical activity and nutrition, skin cancer, breastfeeding, healthy homes, prevention of pre-term birth, and health literacy.
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) portfolio of research in the field of environmental health sciences conducted by investigators in many disciplines from various organizations.
Links to risk assessment tools developed by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG).
SAMHSA’s updated Overdose Prevention and Response Toolkit provides guidance to a wide range of individuals on preventing and responding to an overdose. The toolkit also emphasizes that harm reduction and access to treatment are essential aspects of overdose prevention.
Science Analysis System (SAS) code is available for analyzing Actigraph 7164 Physical Activity Monitor (PAM) data from the 2003–2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). These programs are written to import and analyze accelerometer data downloaded from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). Those who wish to use these programs with data downloaded directly from Actigraph 7164 accelerometers used in a different study must first convert the data into the appropriate format and merge the records from multiple accelerometers.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) is a federally funded grant program. SNAP-Ed is evidence-based and helps people make their SNAP dollars stretch, teaches them how to cook healthy meals, and lead physically active lifestyles.
Use SNAP-Ed Connection to:
- Share best practices and successes, improving the program overall
- Search an extensive library of SNAP-Ed resources and materials
- Receive training and professional development
- Obtain program resources
A free, collaborative, easy-to-use tool for data extraction, management, and archiving during systematic reviews.
Resources to prevent, identify, and respond to bullying among youth, including training guides for schools, state laws & policies, and research.
Resources that American Indian and Alaska Native communities can use to strengthen suicide prevention efforts.
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Superfund Research Program (SRP) funds university-based multidisciplinary research on human health and environmental issues related to hazardous substances. Access datasets, research briefs, trainings and other related materials.
A collection of evidence-based findings and recommendations about community preventive services, programs, and policies to improve health and prevent disease within states, communities, organizations, businesses, health systems, and schools. The Community Preventive Services Task Force develops its findings using systematic reviews and information about local needs, goals, and constraints.
Ongoing and timely information about emerging public health issues in smoking and tobacco use control from the National Cancer Institute.
Free print materials, syndicated website content, and shareable social media images from the FDA Center for Tobacco Products aimed at communicating the dangers of tobacco use. Content focuses on public health education, smoking cessation, tobacco research, retailer information, tobacco regulations, and compliance.
A survey of tobacco use that has been administered as part of the U.S. Census Bureau's Current Population Survey since 1992, including past data and statistics.
Evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screening, counseling, and preventive medications. The USPSTF assigns each recommendation a letter grade (A, B, C, D, or I – insufficient) based on the strength of the evidence and the balance of benefits and harms of a preventive service. The recommendations apply only to people who have no signs or symptoms of the specific disease or condition, and the recommendations address only services offered in the primary care setting or services referred by a primary care clinician.
Profiles from the U.S. Census Bureau provide high-level statistics about geographic areas regarding people and population, race and ethnicity, families and living arrangements, health, education, business and economy, employment, housing, and income and poverty.