Data Resources

Question 1

The systematic application of information and computer science and technology to public health practice, research, and learning

Answer 1

Public Health Informatics

Question 2

This database manages collections of data for U.S. births, deaths, cancer DXs, TB cases, vaccinations, environmental exposures, and population estimates among many other topics

Answer 2

CDC Wonder Database

Question 3

This database provides data on behavioral risks, which are important to understand when planning health promotion activities

Answer 3

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Question 4

The US governmental organization responsible for national vital statistics and multiple national health surveys. This organization is a component of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one of the agencies of the US Department of Health and Human Services.

Answer 4

National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)

Question 5

If looking for mental health data for countries outside the U.S., some info can be found through the _____

Answer 5

WHO who.int/mental_health

Question 6

Links to data and resources r/t mental health disorders can be found through the ____

Answer 6

CDC cdc.gov/mentalhealth/index