This research guide is created specifically for Health Science Courses and topics such as Human Sexuality, Health Disparities and Medical Terminology. It will help with library resources like finding articles, using databases, and much more!
StatistaReports that provide an aggregate of a variety of data, mainly statistics. Search for data by industry, political issue, consumerism, companies or countries. The data reports provide sourcing information.
Statistical Abstract of the United StatesA summary of statistics on the United States social, political, and economy. Majority of the data is over time. The data tables provide source information for further research.
Census DataAccess data and digital content from the U.S. Census Bureau.
U.S. Data & StatisticsNational and regional statistics from 70 federal agencies supplemented with links to non-governmental and international statistics sites. Maintained by the Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy.
As you are approaching your research question, consider various questions to determine the best health data/statistical source for you:
Is there a government agency or organization that would collect your data?
What type of data are you looking for? Demographic? Health?
How current does your data have to be? Historical or Current?
Statistical Abstract of the United StatesA summary of statistics on the United States social, political, and economy. Majority of the data is over time. The data tables provide source information for further research.
HSR Information Central is not an index of all health services resources on the Web. Rather, it contains selective links representing a sample of available information. Items are selected for their quality, authority of authorship, uniqueness, and appropriateness.